Stonewall Kitchen revealed today that Carrie McDermott will be the company’s new CEO. McDermott is the third CEO in Stonewall Kitchen's 32-year history, taking over for John Stiker, who has been in the role since 2014. Several key c-suite appointments were also announced.
Stiker will continue as a consultant to the business during his retirement.
“Stonewall Kitchen is in extremely good hands,” said Stiker in a statement. “Carrie has spent a significant amount of time getting to know our team during this transition, and she’s proving to be a great fit… [She] also understands the importance of our unique culture here, which is something we strive for and take great pride in at Stonewall Kitchen.”
Before joining Stonewall Kitchen, McDermott served as CEO of PetPeople, an independent retailer focused on natural pet food and supplies. Prior to that, McDermott was President of Sally Beauty, where she led an overall business transformation resulting in new product lines, a customer loyalty program, and a new ecommerce platform.
“I have had the pleasure of working with John and the team at Stonewall Kitchen for the past few months,” said McDermott in a statement. “They are a talented group of leaders who love the company, are passionate about the core values, and continue to deliver on the promise of superior quality food and home goods…I’m excited to work with the entire team at Stonewall Kitchen to continue to deliver high-quality products with a diverse offering of brands.”
In addition to McDermott’s hiring, Stonewall Kitchen is pleased to announce four internal C-suite promotions. Steve Barone, former VP of manufacturing has been promoted to COO; Corey Fogarty, former VP of merchandising has been promoted to chief merchandising officer; Kathy Gilbert, former VP of national sales has been promoted to chief sales officer; and Janine Somers, former VP of marketing and direct-to-consumer sales has been promoted to chief marketing officer.
“I am also thrilled to see Steve, Corey, Kathy and Janine step into their new roles,” said Stiker in a statement. “This is a group with over 60 combined years of Stonewall Kitchen experience, and they are a fundamental reason for the success of the company. Together with Carrie’s vision and experience, the team is well-equipped to lead Stonewall Kitchen to even further growth!”
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