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Bill Wittenberg to Step in For Klaussner's Retiring JB Davis
April 5,
2010 by in UnCategorized 
By Home Furnishings Business in Executive Changes on April 6, 2010
Klaussner Home Furnishings, Asheboro, N.C., announced Tuesday that longtime President and CEO JB Davis, will retire. Bill Wittenberg has been appointed as his successor.
Most recently, Wittenberg was president and CEO of Berkline Benchcraft.
Davis will remain with the company and assist Wittenberg during a three-month transition period. Davis will continue to serve as chairman of Klaussner's board of advisors.
"We have undergone a significant transition at Klaussner over the past two years, and I believe that we have positioned the company to grow and prosper once again," Davis said. "As chairman of the board of advisors, the company will benefit from my focus on strategic issues affecting the company while allowing Bill to take over the day-to-day management of operations. Bill brings a tremendous background of success in the industry and will help us complete the repositioning of the business."
At Berkline, Wittenberg was responsible for leading the turnaround of the company during the most challenging period for the industry in recent memory. His leadership was critical in stabilizing the company and guiding it through its sale to Sun Capital Partners.
"I am excited to have the opportunity to work with Klaussner and am honored to be chosen to replace JB Davis; Klaussner has long been one of the premier furniture manufacturers in the United States and JB has long been one of the industrys leading executives," Wittenberg said. "His vision and leadership will continue to be an important strategic resource for me and the company as we navigate the challenging landscape that is the furniture industry today."