Ethan Allen Names Former IBM Exec to Board

January 7, 2016  by in Executive Changes, Industry   

Garrett retired from IBM in December after 34 years where she led the development and execution of marketing and communication strategies for the company. 

Most recently Garrett was vice president of marketing and communications for IMB global sales and distribution. In that role, she was responsible for leading geography marketing teams as well as global marketing for industries, enterprise and mid-market business, digital sales and field enablement. She also was secretary for the IBM board of advisors, where she drove ongoing dialog with IBM's largest global CIOs, and the CMO Council, where she facilitated best practice exchanges with the world's leading marketers. Previously, Garrett led worldwide marketing for IBM Global Technology Services.

Garrett sits on the board of directors of the American Marketing Association, a global professional association with more than 30,000 members, where she is vice president finance and secretary. She is also a mentor in W.O.M.E.N. in America, a professional development group aimed at advancing promising professional women. 

"We are very pleased to have Mary Garrett, a leading technology and marketing executive, join our board of directors,” said Farooq Kathwari, chairman and CEO. “Mary joins a highly qualified group of independent directors who bring deep industry, marketing, management, finance, technology and accounting experience to Ethan Allen and who contribute on both a strategic and operational level. Her significant technology and marketing experience will be a valuable addition to our board."