Sears appoints Alan J. Carr to board

Sears Holdings Corporation announced on October 9 that it has appointed Alan J. Carr, the chief executive officer and managing member of Drivetrain, to its board of directors.

Carr has experience as a principal, investor and advisor leading complex financial restructurings and has also served as a director of reorganized businesses in the U.S. and Europe. Carr has previously worked as an attorney for Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, and Ravin, Sarasohn, Baumgarten, Fisch & Rosen and is currently the chief executive officer and managing member of Drivetrain.

"Alan brings deep experience as a director for companies that went through complex organizational change,” said Edward S. Lampert, chairman and CEO of Sears Holdings in a press release. “We are pleased to welcome him to the Board and look forward to the benefit of his expertise as we work to maximize value for the Company and its stakeholders."

Sears Holdings Corporation is a US-based integrated retailer that focuses on connecting digital and physical shopping experiences. The business operates through its subsidiaries which include Sears, Roebuck and Co., and Kmart Corporation.

Sears appoints Alan J. Carr to board

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