Blue Nile Hires Permanent CEO

RAPAPORT... Blue Nile has appointed Sean Kell as CEO, ending its searchfor a permanent chief executive, the online jewelry retailer said Tuesday. Hereplaces Eric Anderson, a vice-president at parent company Bain Capital, who filledthe position in the interim since January, following the departure of JasonGoldberger. "As the engagement ring and fine jewelry industries continueto evolve, Sean's leadership and strategic vision will elevate Blue Nile'smodern approach to becoming our customer's jeweler for life," said DavidHumphrey, a managing director at Bain Capital and a member of the Blue Nileboard. Kell has nearly 20 years' experience in ecommerce and brandmarketing and was previously CEO of A Place for Mom, the largest senior livingreferral service in the US. He also held leadership positions at Expedia'sHotels.com and Starbucks. His appointment at Blue Nile takes immediate effect. Image: Sean Kell. (Blue Nile)