Bed Bath & Beyond Installs New Finance Execs

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. has named Laura Crossen as senior vice president of finance and chief accounting officer, and Susie A. Kim as senior vice president of treasury and investor relations, effective immediately.

Crossen will lead Bed Bath & Beyond’s team that is responsible for executing the company’s global accounting operations, financial reporting and tax functions.  She has been with Bed Bath & Beyond since 2001 and most recently served as senior vice president, treasury, tax and finance transformation. Crossen will continue to report to Gustavo Arnal, executive vice president and chief financial officer. Crossen replaces John Barresi, who resigned from the company effective June 10 to pursue another opportunity.

Kim, vice president of investor relations, has been named senior vice president of treasury and investor relations, taking over Crossen’s previous treasury role.

Earlier this week, Bed Bath & Beyond ousted CEO Mark Tritton, naming Sue Gove interim CEO.

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