West 49 Inc also informed that Leslie Freeman has been appointed VP, Web Commerce at West 49's wholly owned subsidiary, Board Zone Inc.
In this newly created role, Ms Freeman will be responsible for the development and implementation of an e-commerce web site for the West 49 banner, leveraging the platform and infrastructure of the Board Zone web site. She is a founder of West 49 and its predecessor companies and has previously served as Director of Buying and Vice President, Global Sourcing for the company.
West 49 Inc is a multi-banner specialty retailer of apparel, footwear and accessories related to skateboarding, snowboarding, and surfing, as well as the music industry, and fashion-forward young women.