{"id":1019307,"date":"2026-11-10T07:23:56","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T12:23:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/a-new-day-at-ethan-allen\/"},"modified":"2026-11-10T07:23:56","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T12:23:56","slug":"a-new-day-at-ethan-allen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/a-new-day-at-ethan-allen\/","title":{"rendered":"A NEW DAY AT ETHAN ALLEN"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n Proven Retail Operator Stefanie Tsen Ward Appointed<\/i>
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\n Interim Chief Executive Officer<\/i>\n <\/p>\n

\n Stefanie Tsen Ward, Anna Brockway, Lindsay O\u2019Reilly and Adam Treanor<\/i>
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\n Appointed to Board, Providing Robust Oversight <\/i>
\n and Full Suite of Capabilities to Create Shareholder Value<\/i>\n <\/p>\n

\n Douglas G. Bergeron Named Executive Chairman<\/i>
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\n and Kristine E. Miller Named Lead Independent Director<\/i>\n <\/p>\n

DANBURY, CT, Nov. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. (\u201cEthan Allen\u201d or the \u201cCompany\u201d) (NYSE: ETD) today announced enhancements to its leadership team and Board of Directors (the \u201cBoard\u201d) to guide the Company’s next phase of growth.<\/p>\n

On November 9, 2026, effective immediately, Stefanie Tsen Ward, a seasoned operating executive and former Chief Integrated Retail and Customer Officer of Neiman Marcus Group, has been appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer. At Neiman Marcus, Ms. Ward led the $4.5 billion retailer\u2019s transformation into a more profitable, customer-led omnichannel enterprise, overseeing approximately 70% of total company revenue, more than 40 stores and 6,000 associates. She will oversee Ethan Allen\u2019s day-to-day operations and begin execution of its strategic reset while the Board conducts a rigorous, independent search for a permanent CEO. Farooq Kathwari is no longer with the Company.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

On November 9, 2026, the Board also appointed Anna Brockway, Lindsay O\u2019Reilly, Adam Treanor and Stefanie Tsen Ward as directors. The newly appointed directors join Douglas G. Bergeron, Maria Eugenia Casar, Kristine E. Miller, Steve Oblak and Tara I. Stacom, who were elected to the Board at the Company\u2019s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Mr. Bergeron and Ms. Miller have been named Executive Chairman and Lead Independent Director, respectively.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Mr. Bergeron commented, \u201cToday marks Day One of our 100 day plan. Every one of our new directors are working on the ground in Danbury rolling up their sleeves with management to identify early wins we can actualize now. This week we also are visiting our manufacturing facilities in Vermont, Virginia and North Carolina to meet the people who make our products great.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ms. Ward commented, \u201cI am energized by the conversations already underway and to work alongside designers across our network of design centers and our HQ team to bring fresh ideas to life. Together we will build a culture of openness, collaboration and accountability, moving with the speed and urgency needed to drive Ethan Allen forward.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Company’s newly constituted Board brings together complementary experience in modern retail, brand revitalization, digital and omnichannel execution, home furnishings, financial oversight and public company governance. In addition to Maria Eugenia Casar and Tara I. Stacom, who have served on the Board since 2022 and 2015, respectively, the Board includes the following members:\u00a0<\/p>\n