Buffett’s Ben Bridge Names First Female Boss

RAPAPORT… Ben Bridge Jeweler has appointed Lisa Bridge as its first
female president amid a shake-up of senior positions at the family-run
retailer.


Bridge (pictured), previously vice president of education and
creator of the Lisa Bridge Collection, also took on the role of chief operating
officer, effective November 1, the Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary said Tuesday.


As the Seattle, Washington-based jeweler’s youngest top
executive in more than 60 years, she will oversee merchandising, operations,
marketing, sales and human resources.


“With the challenges facing retailing, I am excited to have
someone passionate for the jewelry business, with creative ideas and an
understanding of today’s consumer, at the helm,” said Warren Buffett, whose holding
company Berkshire Hathaway has owned Ben Bridge for 17 years. “Lisa has
retailing in her blood, and I am excited for the future with Lisa as president.”



Jonathan Bridge, the company’s co-CEO and general counsel, is
retiring, with Edward Bridge, who was both president and co-CEO, becoming
chairman and the sole chief executive.


“I love the relationships that are built over a beautiful
piece of fine jewelry, and I am eager to provide amazing experiences for each
of our customers,” Lisa Bridge said.