Williams-Sonoma has named Jason Edelman svp/Williams Sonoma Home brand, effective August 1.
Edelman was SVP/merchandising, furniture, for Restoration Hardware, his second stint with RH. The new role will bring him into the Williams-Sonoma organization for the third time. According to Edelman’s LinkedIn profile, he was a Williams-Sonoma buyer early in his career and later a DMM. He also held positions with Amazon, Frontgate, Houzz and Li & Fung, as well as Tilia.
Laura Alber, Williams-Sonoma president and CEO, said, “As we continue to drive growth in our Williams Sonoma Home business, including a 40% comp last quarter, consumers are responding to our repositioning of the brand as a furniture destination with a high-end casual luxury aesthetic. Jason is the ideal addition to our team, and I am confident his expertise in the home category and visionary leadership will accelerate the growth of this brand.”
Ryan Ross, president of both the Williams Sonoma and Williams Sonoma Home brands, added, “Jason’s design aesthetic, industry knowledge and brand-building expertise will be instrumental in continuing the current momentum behind the Williams Sonoma Home brand.”
