Zale Corporation, the largest specialty retailer of fine jewelry in North America, announced effective November 15, 2006, that Charles Sonsteby has been elected to its Board of Directors.
Mr. Sonsteby, 53, is currently the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Brinker International, a multi-billion dollar restaurant company.
Mr. Sonsteby joined Brinker International in 1990 and served in various capacities until his promotion to Senior Vice President of Finance in 1997.
He held that position until 2001, when he assumed his current responsibility.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Sonsteby held a variety of accounting and finance positions for WNS Inc, Kwik Kopy Corp., Lifemark Corp., and Jerrico Inc.
In making the announcement, Richard Marcus, Chairman of the Board said, "Zale is very fortunate to have a high caliber person like Chuck Sonsteby join our Board. His vast finance and consumer sector experience will serve our Company and our stockholders well.”
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