Tandy Leather Factory appoints Diana Saadeh-Jajjeh to its Board of Directors [Photo: Ryvid, Inc.]
Fort Worth-based Tandy Leather Factory Inc. has appointed Diana Saade Jajeh to its board of directors, expanding its board of directors from seven to eight members.
“Diana brings extensive experience as a financial and consumer products executive to our board, including experience as a certified public accountant,” CEO Janet Kerr said in a statement. Ta. “We anticipate that Diana will also take on the role of Chair of Tandy’s Audit Committee, succeeding the retiring Elaine Crowley after the Annual General Meeting on 4 June. Elaine will be a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. She has been an invaluable asset to our organization and has guided us through the challenges of the past three years.I cannot thank Princess Diana enough for her exemplary contribution. With our extensive experience, we expect a seamless transition.”
Since October 2023, Ms. Saadeh-Jajjeh has served as EVP, CFO and Chief Operating Officer of Ryvid Inc., a company that promotes accessibility for light electric mobility platforms.
Prior to joining Ryvid, he was with Grapevine-based GameStop, a leading specialty retailer in the gaming and entertainment space, where he held the positions of EVP and Chief Financial Officer, SVP and Chief Accounting Officer, and Interim Chief Financial Officer. I was serving. Prior to joining GameStop, he served as Vice President of Global Financial Operations and Business Transformation at JUUL Labs Inc.
“I am honored to join the board of Tandy Leather Factory, which has been a cornerstone of the Dallas-Fort Worth region for more than a century. I look forward to working with the management team and board members to contribute to Tandy's future success. I’m looking forward to it,” Saade Jajeh said.
Tandy Leather Factory is a specialty retailer of leather, leatherworking tools, belt buckles and accessories, leather dyes and finishes, saddle and stud hardware, and do-it-yourself kits. The company sells its products through its 101 stores in North America, located in 40 states in the United States and six provinces in Canada, and one store in Spain.
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