Trendy young women's apparel retailer Wet Seal Inc announced the selection of John Luttrell as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Luttrell is joining The Wet Seal Inc from Cost Plus Inc, where he has spent the last 5 years as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He was promoted to Executive Vice President of Finance for Cost Plus in October of 2004.
Prior to Cost Plus, Luttrell spent 2 years as VP, Controller for Bugle Boy Industries Inc. He began his career with Arthur Andersen in Chicago, IL and later spent 5 years as Vice President, Controller and Planning for Midway Airlines Inc.
Luttrell is a graduate of Purdue University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in General Management and Accounting, summa cum laude.
"Company is pleased to have John join the Wet Seal family," said Joel Waller, Chief Executive Officer of The Wet Seal Inc. "John brings a strong public accounting background in rapid growth, large multi-store environments.
Wet Seal Inc is confident in his abilities to help us execute strategy Headquartered in Foothill Ranch, California, The Wet Seal Inc is a leading specialty retailer of fashionable and contemporary apparel and accessory items.
The Company currently operates a total of 402 stores in 46 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, including 309 Wet Seal stores and 93 Arden B. stores. The Company's products can also be purchased online at www.wetseal.com or www.ardenb.com.
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