Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Announces Appointment of Arianna Huffington to Board of Directors
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) has appointed Arianna Huffington to its Board of Directors. Huffington, founder and CEO of Thrive Global and The Huffington Post, brings extensive experience as an entrepreneurial leader and director for successful companies. Her background aligns with Williams-Sonoma's commitment to putting people first and investing in worker wellbeing.
Huffington's recent venture, Thrive AI Health, focuses on building a personalized AI health coach. Her expertise in creating innovative businesses and brands that address customer needs is expected to bring significant value to Williams-Sonoma as it enters its next growth phase. The company, known for its digital-first, design-led, and sustainable home retail approach, operates multiple brands including Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, and West Elm.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) ha nominato Arianna Huffington nel proprio Consiglio di Amministrazione. Huffington, fondatrice e CEO di Thrive Global e The Huffington Post, porta con sé una vasta esperienza come leader imprenditoriale e direttore di aziende di successo. Il suo percorso professionale si allinea con l'impegno di Williams-Sonoma nel mettere le persone al primo posto e investire nel benessere dei lavoratori.
La recente iniziativa di Huffington, Thrive AI Health, si concentra sulla creazione di un coach personale di salute basato sull'IA. La sua esperienza nella creazione di aziende e marchi innovativi che soddisfano le esigenze dei clienti si prevede porterà un valore significativo a Williams-Sonoma mentre entra nella sua prossima fase di crescita. L'azienda, nota per il suo approccio al retail domestico digitale e sostenibile, opera attraverso più marchi tra cui Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn e West Elm.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) ha nombrado a Arianna Huffington en su Junta Directiva. Huffington, fundadora y CEO de Thrive Global y The Huffington Post, aporta una amplia experiencia como líder empresarial y directora de compañías exitosas. Su trayectoria se alinea con el compromiso de Williams-Sonoma de poner a las personas en primer lugar e invertir en el bienestar de los trabajadores.
La reciente iniciativa de Huffington, Thrive AI Health, se centra en construir un coach de salud personalizado basado en IA. Se espera que su experiencia en la creación de negocios y marcas innovadoras que abordan las necesidades del cliente aporte un valor significativo a Williams-Sonoma mientras entra en su próxima fase de crecimiento. La empresa, conocida por su enfoque de retail doméstico digital y sostenible, opera múltiples marcas que incluyen Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn y West Elm.
윌리엄스-소노마, Inc. (NYSE: WSM)는 아리안나 허핑턴을 이사회에 임명했습니다. 허핑턴은 Thrive Global의 창립자이자 CEO, 그리고 허핑턴 포스트의 창립자로서 성공적인 회사들의 기업가 지도자 및 이사로서의 폭넓은 경험을 가지고 있습니다. 그녀의 배경은 사람을 우선시하고 근로자의 복지에 투자하겠다는 윌리엄스-소노마의 의지와 일치합니다.
허핑턴의 최근 사업인 Thrive AI Health는 개인화된 AI 건강 코치를 구축하는 데 주력하고 있습니다. 고객의 요구를 충족하는 혁신적인 비즈니스와 브랜드를 창출하는 그녀의 전문성이 윌리엄스-소노마가 다음 성장 단계에 진입할 때 큰 가치를 불러올 것으로 예상됩니다. 이 회사는 디지털 우선, 디자인 주도, 지속 가능한 홈 리테일 접근 방식으로 잘 알려져 있으며, 윌리엄스 소노마, 포터리 반, 웨스트 엘름 등의 여러 브랜드를 운영하고 있습니다.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) a nommé Arianna Huffington au sein de son Conseil d'Administration. Huffington, fondatrice et CEO de Thrive Global et de The Huffington Post, apporte une vaste expérience en tant que leader entrepreneurial et directrice d'entreprises prospères. Son parcours professionnel s'aligne avec l'engagement de Williams-Sonoma à mettre les personnes au premier plan et à investir dans le bien-être des travailleurs.
La récente initiative de Huffington, Thrive AI Health, se concentre sur la création d'un coach de santé personnel basé sur l'IA. Son expertise dans la création d'entreprises et de marques innovantes qui répondent aux besoins des clients est attendue pour apporter une valeur significative à Williams-Sonoma alors que l'entreprise entre dans sa prochaine phase de croissance. Connue pour son approche de vente au détail numérique, axée sur le design et durable, l'entreprise opère à travers plusieurs marques, dont Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn et West Elm.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. (NYSE: WSM) hat Arianna Huffington in seinen Vorstand berufen. Huffington, Gründerin und CEO von Thrive Global und The Huffington Post, bringt umfangreiche Erfahrungen als unternehmerische Führungskraft und Direktorin erfolgreicher Unternehmen mit. Ihr Hintergrund stimmt mit dem Engagement von Williams-Sonoma überein, die Menschen an erste Stelle zu setzen und in das Wohlbefinden der Mitarbeiter zu investieren.
Huffingtons neues Projekt, Thrive AI Health, konzentriert sich auf den Aufbau eines personalisierten KI-Gesundheitscoaches. Ihre Expertise in der Schaffung innovativer Unternehmen und Marken, die den Kundenbedürfnissen gerecht werden, wird voraussichtlich einen bedeutenden Wert für Williams-Sonoma bringen, wenn das Unternehmen in seine nächste Wachstumsphase eintritt. Das Unternehmen, bekannt für seinen digitalen Ansatz, der vom Design geleitet wird und nachhaltig ist, betreibt mehrere Marken, darunter Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn und West Elm.
- Appointment of Arianna Huffington, a highly experienced and influential business leader, to the Board of Directors
- Alignment of Huffington's expertise with Williams-Sonoma's values and focus on worker wellbeing
- Potential for fresh perspectives and innovative ideas from Huffington's entrepreneurial background
- Strengthened leadership team to support the company's next growth phase
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“We are very excited to have Arianna join our Board,” said Laura Alber, President and Chief Executive Officer. “Her background as the founder and CEO of multiple innovative businesses and her passion for creating brands that solve customer needs will bring significant value to our business. Her most recent venture at Thrive Global to improve productivity and health outcomes aligns with our own values of putting people first.”
Scott Dahnke, Board Chair, joined Ms. Alber in welcoming Huffington to the Board. “We are thrilled to announce the addition of Arianna to our Board. Arianna’s experience as an entrepreneurial leader and as a director for successful companies like Uber and Onex makes her an ideal fit for Williams-
“I'm delighted to join the Williams-Sonoma Board,” Huffington said. “I have long admired Laura’s leadership and Williams-Sonoma’s commitment to putting people first, investing in associates, and leading the industry on worker wellbeing, and I look forward to supporting the company as it embarks on its next phase of growth.”
Huffington is the founder and CEO of Thrive Global, the founder of The Huffington Post, and the author of 15 books, including Thrive and The Sleep Revolution. In 2016, she launched Thrive Global, a behavior change technology company with the mission of improving productivity and health outcomes. The OpenAI Startup Fund and Thrive Global recently announced the creation of a new company, Thrive AI Health, exclusively devoted to building a personalized AI health coach. Huffington has been named to Time Magazine's list of the world’s 100 most influential people and the Forbes Most Powerful Women list. Originally from
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