Jon Bernstein, President of Smith+Noble, Inc., joined Cornerstone Brands in January, 2002. Mr. Bernstein has an extensive background in upscale, consumer branded products companies. Prior to joining Smith+Noble, he served as President of Christopher Radko, the leading U.S. designer, manufacturer of high-end holiday ornaments. Among other previous positions, Mr. Bernstein was Senior Vice President/Chief Marketing Officer of Coach, a leading global leather goods brand, with responsibilities that included product management, product development, catalog operations, creative services and licensing during a period when the company experienced strong growth across multiple distribution channels. Mr. Bernstein started his career in brand management with the Procter & Gamble Company and holds an MBA degree from Harvard Business School and BA degree from New York University. |