Ethan Allen names Stefanie Tsen Ward interim CEO
ETD•Ethan Allen named Stefanie Tsen Ward interim CEO and director, effective November 9, 2026. Farooq Kathwari is no longer with the company, and the board is searching for a permanent CEO.
1. Leadership changes
Ethan Allen named Stefanie Tsen Ward interim CEO and director, effective November 9, 2026. She previously served as Neiman Marcus Group’s chief integrated retail and customer officer. Farooq Kathwari is no longer with the company, and the board is searching for a permanent CEO.
2. Board appointments
Douglas G. Bergeron was named executive chairman, and Kristine E. Miller was named lead independent director. Anna Brockway, Lindsay O’Reilly and Adam Treanor also joined the board.




