Brad Kauffman Named Vice President for Merchandising at Metropolitan Museum

14.04.08 - 20:08 ... source : The Metropolitan Museum of Art

... Brad Kauffman has been named Vice President and General Manager of Merchandise and Retail of The Metropolitan Museum of Art, effective June 2, it was announced today by Emily K. Rafferty, President of the Museum. He will assume responsibility for the management and merchandising of the Museum's shops, catalogs, wholesale, and the online Met Store (www.metmuseum.org/store). A seasoned retail and consumer products executive, Mr. Kauffman has since 1988 held a variety of positions at L. L. Bean – a multi-channel retailer specializing in outdoor gear and apparel – where he rose steadily through the ranks to become Senior Vice President for Strategic Planning and New Business Development. In announcing the appointment, Ms. Rafferty stated: "We are pleased to welcome a professional of such accomplishment and dedication, who ...» Next (HTML)