Chico's CEO Appointed to Zale’s Board of Directors
February 22, 11(IDEX Online News) - David F. Dyer, chairman, president and CEO of Chico's FAS, has been appointed to Zale Corporation’s board of directors, effective immediately. Dyer has a vast experience as an executive at large national retailers.
Dyer has been a director of Chico's FAS since 2007 and has been president and CEO since January 2009. Prior to joining Chico's, Dyer served as president and CEO of Tommy Hilfiger Corporation from August 2003 through May 2006, and as president and CEO of Lands' End from 1998 through 2002.
Earlier in his career, he served in different capacities at Lands' End, Home Shopping Network, J. Crew Catalog and Burdines, Inc., a division of Federated Department Stores.
"David brings 37 years of extensive retail experience and visionary leadership that will add significant value to our company and our stockholders as we continue to execute our multi-year turnaround," said John B. Lowe, Zale's Chairman.
Zale also announced the resignation from the Board of Mr. Charles M. Sonsteby, who had served since November 2006.