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Ryan Ross Returns to Williams-Sonoma to Lead Rejuvenation
July 31,
2017 by Larry Thomas in Executive Changes, Industry 
Retailer Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) said veteran retail executive Ryan Ross is returning to the company as president of its Rejuvenation brand.
Ross was with Williams-Sonoma from 2000-2008, when he held positions of increasing responsibility at its Pottery Barn brand, culminating in the role of vice president of e-commerce.
Most recently, he was executive vice president of marketing, creative and digital commerce at HSN, which he joined in 2013. Prior to HSN, he held strategic roles with Harrods Limited and Stylus Media Group.
At Rejuvenation, he succeeds Alex Bellos, who recently became president of the company’s West Elm brand.
Ross reports to Laura Alber, president and CEO of Williams-Sonoma. He will be responsible for driving the growth strategies of Rejuvenation, one of the company’s emerging brands, which has delivered twelve consecutive quarters of double-digit growth.
“Ryan has deep expertise across all aspects of retail – merchandising, product design, marketing, e-commerce and stores – with a proven track record of delivering quality performance and results,” Alber said. “His extensive retail experience, his motivational and collaborative leadership style, and his deep understanding of customer behavior make him an exceptional choice.”