David Taylor was named interim Chief Financial Officer of Eddie Bauer Holdings, Inc. in January 2006 and interim Treasurer in February 2006. Mr. Taylor is a Senior Managing Director with FTI Palladium Partners, a firm specializing in providing interim management services. Prior to joining FTI Palladium Partners, from 2002 to 2005, Mr. Taylor served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Guilford Mills, Inc. and from 1999 to 2001, he served as Senior Vice President-Finance of Heafner Tire Group (now known as American Tire Distributors). Mr. Taylor holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Accounting from Furman University. |