Tilly’s Inc. in Irvine appointed Edmond Thomas, former chief executive of Foothill Ranch-based Wet Seal LLC, president and chief executive, effective Monday.
He replaces Daniel Griesemer, who stepped down last week.
Thomas returns to Tilly’s after serving in a similar role from September 2005 to October 2007. He recently completed a third stint as an executive with Wet Seal, leading the company through its Chapter 11 bankruptcy and later acquisition by Versa Capital Management LLC in April.
“Based on his track record, extensive industry experience and depth of insight into Tilly’s, Ed is uniquely qualified for this position,” said Hezy Shaked, Tilly’s founder and executive chairman.
Shaked thanked Griesemer “for his many valuable contributions” and added that Thomas’ “leadership skills and passion make him the ideal choice to lead Tilly’s into the future.”
