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Mattress Firm named John Eck its new president and CEO.
He succeeds Steve Stagner, who resigned from the mattress store chain on April 9.
Eck has been a senior adviser for independent financial advisory firm Rockdale Partners, as well as chief local media office at Univision Communications Inc. He previously worked 28 years at General Electric.
“I am energized by the opportunity to join Mattress Firm and help shape its evolution into a customer-centric, innovative organization,” Eck said in a news release. “I want to be part of a company where I believe the possibilities are limitless. Mattress Firm has incredible brand equity, a strong network of stores and distribution centers, and tremendous potential.”
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