Denise L. Ramos Steps Down As Senior Vice President Furniture Brands

Furniture World Magazine

W.G. (Mickey) Holliman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Furniture Brands International, Inc., announced he has accepted the resignation of Denise L. Ramos as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the company. Ms. Ramos is leaving to accept the position of Chief Financial Officer at ITT Corporation. Mr. Holliman said, “Denise has made many contributions to Furniture Brands at an important point in the company’s history. A hallmark of her leadership is the tremendous financial team she has developed and I am confident they will carry her responsibilities in this transition period. All of us at Furniture Brands wish her well in her new role.” The company will begin a search for a replacement and will evaluate internal and external candidates. About Furniture Brands: Furniture Brands International is one of America’s largest residential furniture companies. The company produces, sources and markets its products under six of the best-known brand names in the industry – Broyhill, Lane, Thomasville, Henredon, Drexel Heritage and Maitland-Smith.