Williams-Sonoma

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Williams-Sonoma

COMPANY

Founded by Chuck Williams in 1956. The company operates five retail chains: Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, West Elm and Williams-Sonoma Home, with over 550 stores total.

Official Website:
http://www.williams-sonoma.com/

Industry:
Retail

Ticker:
NYSE:WSM

Corporate headquarters:
San Francisco, CA

Sales:
$3.5B (2006)

Employees:
7700

EXECUTIVES

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Edward A. Mueller Business c. 1947 CEO of Qwest

Russell E. Solt Business c. 1948 West Marine, Inc.

Vivian M. Stephenson Business c. 1937 COO of Williams-Sonoma, 2003-06

BOARD MEMBERS OR DIRECTORS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Adrian Bellamy Business c. 1942 CEO of The Body Shop

Jeanne P. Jackson Business 10-Aug-1951 CEO of Banana Republic, 1995-2000

PAST BOARD MEMBERS OR DIRECTORS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Warren Hellman Business 25-Jul-1934 Hellman & Friedman

Edward A. Mueller Business c. 1947 CEO of Qwest

EXTRANEOUS

Name Occupation Birth Death Known for

Vivian M. Stephenson Business c. 1937 COO of Williams-Sonoma, 2003-06

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