Williams-Sonoma appoints Marta Benson as CEO, Pottery Barn Brands

Williams-Sonoma announced four internal leadership updates that will further strengthen the business strategy and efficiencies of the Pottery Barn brands as well as the company’s global business and marketing departments. Pottery Barn President, Marta Benson will expand her current role to CEO Pottery Barn Brands. In her new position, Benson will report to Williams-Sonoma, Inc. CEO Laura Alber and oversee the Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen brands while remaining President of Pottery Barn. Jen Kellor, President, Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen, will continue to lead the strategy and operations of Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen while reporting to Benson. Michelle Hummel has been promoted to lead Williams-Sonoma, Inc.’s Global Business, stepping into this role after serving as the interim leader since July 2022. Abby Teisch has been promoted to lead Williams-Sonoma, Inc.’s cross-brand Marketing teams including Customer Relationship Management, Marketing Strategy and Analytics, Digital Marketing and Loyalty. Teisch has been with Williams-Sonoma, Inc. for over 17 years and was recently appointed the interim leader of the Marketing teams.