Restoration names new evp, coo

Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 7/9/2001 12:00:00 AM

CORTE MADERA, CA —

Restoration Hardware has appointed Tom Bazzone as evp and coo, effective July 16. He will also join the company's board of directors.

In his new position, Bazzone will oversee distribution, systems, inventory management, direct-to-customer operations and human resources.

"I am thrilled to have Tom as a member of the Restoration Hardware leadership team," said Gary Friedman, ceo. "His breadth of experience in merchandising, systems, and direct-to-customer operations, as well as his superb team building and leadership skills make him uniquely qualified for this position."

Bazzone's most recent position was as president and coo at San Francisco-based Red Envelope. He also spent five years at Williams-Sonoma in various positions, including vp, merchandise operations for the direct-to-customer divisions, overseeing the planning and inventory management functions for all five of Williams-Sonoma's catalogs.