Restoration Hardware Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

Furniture World Magazine

Restoration Hardware, Inc. announced the appointment of Ken Dunaj to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Dunaj joins Restoration Hardware from Williams-Sonoma, Inc., where he held the position of Senior Vice President of Global Logistics. Mr. Dunaj had responsibility for Williams- Sonoma's retail and direct-to-customer distribution operations, domestic and international transportation, and the furniture home delivery network. Gary Friedman, Restoration Hardware's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer commented, "We are delighted to have Ken join the leadership team at Restoration Hardware. His demonstrated success in building a best in class supply chain for the leading multi-channel, multi-brand specialty home furnishings company will enable him to make a significant impact to the customer experience and operating performance of our business". Mr. Dunaj stated, "I am thrilled to be joining Restoration Hardware at this exciting time in its evolution and growth. I am looking forward to working with the leadership team and associates to build a world class operational infrastructure and culture that will deliver a superior customer experience, while making a significant contribution to the Company's financial success." About Restoration Hardware, Inc.: Restoration Hardware, Inc. is a specialty retailer of high quality home furnishings, bath fixtures and bathware, functional and decorative hardware and related merchandise that reflects the Company's classic and authentic American point of view. Restoration Hardware, Inc. sells its merchandise offering through its retail stores, catalog (800-762-1005) and on-line at www.restorationhardware.com. As of May 10, 2006, the Company operated 103 retail stores and six outlet stores in 30 states, the District of Columbia and Canada.