Eddie Bauer Inc. has named S. Ronald Gaston as its chief financial officer.
Gaston replaces Al Chambard, who is retiring as CFO after 22 years with the Redmond, WA-based retail/catalog firm.
Previously, Gaston served as executive vice president and chief administration officer for Lane Bryant. He also has served as chief financial officer for Lane Bryant’s apparel group.
Gaston will be responsible for financial planning and control, accounting, loss prevention and internal controls. Eddie Bauer is a subsidiary of the Spiegel Group Inc.