Beyond Appoints New CEO for Bed Bath & Beyond

By Bobby Samwell • Tuesday, February 20 10:34 • Permanent Link

Beyond, Inc. (NYSE: BYON), the owner of bed bath & beyond, overstock, and other online retail brands, has announced significant changes to its executive team in a move to position the company for growth and success. The restructuring of the executive team, approved by the executive chairman and board of directors, aims to drive shareholder value and support strategic objectives.

Chandra Holt has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Bed Bath & Beyond, bringing with her a wealth of retail and leadership expertise, and a proven track record in e-commerce. Dave Nielsen, who has been with the company since 2009, has been named Chief Executive Officer of Overstock. Adrianne Lee, the Chief Financial Officer, will now take on an expanded role as the Chief Financial & Administrative Officer.

Marcus Lemonis, the Executive Chairman of Beyond, Inc., expressed confidence in the new appointments, stating, "Chandra’s retail and leadership expertise and proven e-commerce track record makes her an invaluable addition to our team to drive bed bath & beyond forward. With Dave’s extensive experience in furniture and home furnishings e-commerce and retail liquidation, I am confident he will quickly reignite the valuable Overstock brand. I’m excited to see the collective impact Chandra, Dave, and Adrianne’s leadership will have on our business."

Holt, a veteran merchandiser with expertise in e-commerce, previously held leadership roles at Walmart and Target before joining Conn’s HomePlus. Nielsen, on the other hand, has held various executive positions at the company, leading marketing, merchandising, supply chain, technology, and digital product organizations.

The company, which rebranded from Overstock.com to Beyond in November, sees these executive changes as essential for positioning both the Bed Bath & Beyond and Overstock brands for future growth and success. Beyond, Inc. emphasized that these changes are part of a broader transformation the company is undergoing.

The company's shares have moved 1.5% today and are currently trading at $26.27.

Beyond, Inc. is an e-commerce expert based in Midvale, Utah, with a focus on connecting consumers with products they love. The company owns the Bed Bath & Beyond brand and associated intellectual property, serving as an online furniture and home furnishings retailer in the United States and Canada.

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