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Williams Sonoma Inc: Executives

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The following section provides information on Williams Sonoma Inc’s senior management, executives, CEO and key decision makers and their roles in the organization. For more insight into Williams Sonoma Inc's management and employees, unlock the full data with our company analytics monitoring tool.

Executives

Scott Dahnke

Chairman Executive Board Since: 2019 Age: 60

Mr. Scott Dahnke has been the Chairman of the company since 2019. Previously, he served as Managing Partner at L Catterton from 2003 to 2015. Prior to that, he held the position of Managing Director of Deutsche Bank from 2002 to 2003 and as the Managing Director AEA Investors LP from 1998 to 2001. Earlier he served as the Chief Executive Officer of infoGROUP Inc from 1997 to 1998. Mr. Dahnke also serves as the Chief Executive Officer at L Catterton.

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Laura J. Alber

President; Director; Chief Executive Officer Executive Board Since: 2010 Age: 57

Ms. Laura J. Alber has been the Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of the company since 2010. Previously, she served as the President of Pottery Barn Brands of the company from 2002 to 2006. Prior to that, Ms. Alber served as an Executive Vice President of Pottery Barn of the company from 2000 to 2002 and as the Senior Vice President of Pottery Barn Catalog and Pottery Barn Kids Retail of the company from 1999 to 2000. Earlier, she served as a Director of RealD Inc from 2013 to 2015. She serves as a Director of Fitbit Inc.

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Jeff Howie

Chief Financial Officer; Executive Vice President Senior Management Since: 2022 Age: 56

Mr. Jeff Howie has been the Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of the company since September 2022. Prior to this, he served as the Chief Administrative Officer and Executive Vice President of the company from 2021 to 2022. He also served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer for the company’s Pottery Barn Brands from 2017 to 2021. Earlier, he also served as Senior Vice President, Finance and Inventory Management, Williams Sonoma Brands from 2013 to 2016; Senior Vice President, Inventory Management, Pottery Barn Kids and Teen, from 2008 to 2013; Vice President, Inventory Management, Pottery Barn Kids from 2004 to 2008 and Director, Inventory Management, Pottery Barn Kids from 2002 to 2004.

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Karalyn Yearout

Executive Vice President; Chief Talent Officer Senior Management Since: 2019 Age: 51

Ms. Karalyn Yearout has been Executive Vice President and Chief Talent Officer of the company since 2019. Prior to this, she served as Chief People Officer, Senior Vice President, Human Resources at Sephora.

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David King

Executive Vice President; Secretary; General Counsel Senior Management Since: 2017 Age: 57
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