Pottery Barn CEO Marta Benson to retire, replacement named

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Homeware retailer Williams-Sonoma said that Pottery Barn Brands CEO Marta Benson has retired from her position, passing on the responsibilities to Pottery Barn presidents Monica Bhargava and Jennifer Kellor.

Bhargava started serving as president of Pottery Barn in August last year while Kellor has been president of Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen since March 2017.

“Marta’s contributions to our company have led to the launch of Mark & Graham, the acquisition of Rejuvenation and the transformation of Pottery Barn,” said Williams-Sonoma president and CEO Laura Alber.

“We are grateful for her leadership and the legacy she leaves behind having been a champion for advancing our company’s commitment to sustainability.”

Benson began her journey at Williams-Sonoma in March 2011 when she took the role of SVP for strategy and business development.

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