Murray, Utah — The board of directors of Beyond, Inc., owner of Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock and buybuy BABY, has appointed its executive chairman, Marcus Lemonis, to serve as its principal executive officer and appointed Adrianne Lee to serve as its president and chief financial officer.
“We are committed to making money and returning this business to growth and will not let any obstacles deter that goal,” Lemonis says. “This leadership team is best suited to carry out our mandate of delivering profitable commerce.”
As part of these leadership transitions, Leah Putnam, former vice president of finance & controller, has been appointed chief accounting officer; Alexander Thomas, former SVP of finance and corporate development, will now serve as chief operating officer of Beyond; and Dave Nielsen is no longer the company’s president and PEO.
“I am honored to take on expanded responsibilities as president and CFO,” says Lee. “Over the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with the team and know what is needed to accelerate change.”
Lemonis joined as a director of Beyond in October 2023 and was appointed chairman of the board in December 2023. In February 2024, Lemonis assumed the role of executive chairman.
Lee, who has served as chief financial officer for the past 5 years, will take on an expanded role of president and CFO. In this capacity, she will work closely with Lemonis to accelerate the company on its path to profitability to support future growth and success.
Beyond, Inc., based in Murray, Utah, is an e-commerce focused affinity company that owns or has ownership interests in various retail brands, including Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock and other related brands and websites. For more information, visit www.Beyond.com.
SOURCE: Beyond, Inc.