Ethan Allen shareholder Bergeron proposes Stefanie Tsen Ward as interim CEO ahead of annual meeting
- Doug Bergeron proposed Stefanie Tsen Ward as Ethan Allen's interim CEO following the 2026 annual meeting, contingent on his slate's election.
- Bergeron and his affiliates and associates beneficially own approximately 5.2% of outstanding common stock; Ward is among his five director nominees.
- His slate plans a 100-day strategic review and permanent CEO search, with Ward overseeing day-to-day operations.
- Current CEO Farooq Kathwari would receive a non-voting chairman emeritus advisory role under Bergeron's plan, versus remaining CEO until mid-2027 under incumbents.
- Bergeron said all three leading independent proxy advisory firms recommended removing Kathwari from the board, citing leadership and oversight concerns.
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