USA: Leslie Fay’s CEO Departs
John A Ward today leaves his position as president and chief executive officer of women's apparel retailer The Leslie Fay Company Inc. Mr Ward joined Leslie Fay in 1989 and became chief executive officer in 1997. John J Pomerantz, chairman of the board will assume the role of chief executive officer, effective immediately. The company has retained an executive search firm and commenced a search for a new president and chief executive officer.