Kathy Ireland Extends Partnerships

Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 3/8/2009 12:00:00 AM

Los Angeles —

Kathy Ireland Worldwide has extended its partnership with three top home products manufacturers: Shaw Industries, Martin Furniture and Pacific Coast Lighting.

The company also has made several executive changes.

Kathy Ireland, chair, ceo and chief designer for KIWW, appointed Erik Sterling to the position of cfo and vice chairman. Stephen Roseberry was promoted to president and coo.

In other executive moves, Jon Carrasco has been named evp, creative and marketing director, while Steve Rosenblum is now evp of operations. Mile Robinson is vp of production. Jason Winters is no longer an officer of the firm.

"It is a great day for Kathy Ireland Worldwide to experience Stephen Roseberry assume the presidency of our company following his success in expanding our retail distribution and marketing agenda," Ireland said. "Stephen is a 20-year veteran of our company. He began this brand with me at my kitchen table. It is exciting to continue this journey with him."

Roseberry will report directly to Ireland as she continues her role as chairman of the company.

(Reported by HTT sister publication Home Accents Today.)