Leading Home furnishing company Bed Bath & Beyond Inc announced the promotion of 3 key executives.
In announcing these actions, Steven H Temares, Chief Executive Officer, stated, 'they are pleased to once again formally recognize the outstanding contributions of these individuals.
They look forward to each of them continuing to play essential roles in the accomplishment of their Company's long-term goals.'
Arthur Stark has been named President of Bed Bath & Beyond.
He also retains the title of Chief Merchandising Officer.
Since joining the Company in July 1977, Art has held various executive positions, in both operating and merchandising capacities.
His most recent position, since September 1999, had been Senior Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer, responsible for all Buying, Marketing, Branding and Product Development functions of the Company.
He has been in this role since being named Vice President of Merchandising in 1998.
Eugene A. Castagna has been named Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, succeeding Ronald Curwin, who has been named to the newly-established position of Senior Vice President of Investor Relations.
Gene joined the Company in November 1994, and was most recently appointed Vice President - Finance and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer in June, 2000.
He has also been Assistant Treasurer since February 2000.
Richard C McMahon has been promoted to the newly-established position of Chief Strategy Officer and Vice President - Corporate Operations.