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  1. Farooq Kathwari was appointed Chairman, President and CEO of Ethan Allen on July 31, 2025.
  2. Ethan Allen is discussing its CEO succession plan, with Kristine Miller nominated for the role.

Activist Investor Challenges Board Over CEO Succession at Ethan Allen

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22
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Ethan Allen announced plans to name a successor to Farooq Kathwari by June 30, 2027, as the company faces a proxy fight from an activist investor. The board has hired an executive search firm to evaluate both internal and external candidates for the CEO role. Kathwari, who has led the company for 38 years, is 82 and his current contract expires on June 30, 2027.

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The activist investor criticized the company's board, arguing that the incumbent directors waited too long to address succession and that a credible process should not have required a proxy contest. The board defended its actions, stating that succession is a standing agenda item and the announced timeline supports an orderly leadership transition.

Ethan Allen is discussing its CEO succession plan, with Kristine Miller nominated for the role. Farooq Kathwari was appointed Chairman, President and CEO of Ethan Allen on July 31, 2025.

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  • Farooq KathwariChairman, President, and CEO of Ethan Allen
  • Ethan AllenFurniture chain facing leadership challenges and a proxy fight

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