Kirkland’s names Andrea Courtois CFO, announces other executive appointments

Kirkland’s (KIRK) announced a series of leadership appointments underscoring the company’s strategic shift and new phase of transformation as The Brand House Collective. Andrea Courtois will join as SVP, CFO effective July 21, succeeding Mike Madden, who plans to pursue other opportunities but will remain in an advisory position until August 15 to facilitate a smooth transition. Courtois most recently served as VP of Financial Planning and Analysis at Francesca’s, following tenures in financial leadership roles at La Senza, Lane Bryant, and Lands’ End. Michael Sheridan joined as SVP, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary on June 30. Sheridan brings over two decades of experience and legal and executive leadership at Community Brands, Ceridian and Comdata. Mandy Gauldin has been promoted to VP, Talent & Culture. Prior to joining the company in 2017, she held team leadership roles in the consumer and retail sectors at California Closets and Estee Lauder.