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Melinda Whittington to succeed Darrow as CEO; Darrow to remain chairman of the board
MONROE, Mich. – La-Z-Boy has announced that Kurt Darrow will retire as president and CEO after more than 40 years of service at the company, effective April 25.
Darrow will remain chairman of La-Z-Boy’s board of directors in a non-executive capacity.
Melinda Whittington, currently chief financial officer, will succeed Darrow as CEO. Whittington also was elected to the board of directors, effective April 25.
Vice President of Finance Robert Lucian will take over the CFO spot from Whittington.
Darrow has served as president and CEO for 17 years, as well as board chairman for the past decade.
“I have had the opportunity to watch and be part of this company’s evolution from a manufacturer of a single product, the iconic La-Z-Boy recliner, to become the second-largest provider of residential furniture in the U.S., with a growing and vibrant La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries retail network,” Darrow sai