Furniture Brands SVP and CFO Resigns

Denise L. Ramos resigns from her post as senior vice president and chief financial officer of Furniture Brands International Inc. to accept the position of Chief Financial Officer at ITT Corporation. According to W.G Holliman, chairman and chief executive officer, Furniture Brands, "Denise has made many contributions to Furniture Brands at an important point in the company's history. A hallmark of her leadership is the tremendous financial team she has developed and I am confident they will carry her responsibilities in this transition period. All of us at Furniture Brands wish her well in her new role." The company will begin a search for a replacement and will evaluate internal and external candidates.