Former Serta Simmons CFO Joins Classic Brands

Furniture World News Desk on 6/29/2018

Specialty mattress producer Classic Brands recently announced that it has named former Serta Simmons Bedding executive Brian Callahan as chief financial officer. In the newly-created position, the veteran finance and accounting official will report to Michael Zippelli, CEO of Classic Brands.

Callahan was executive vice president and chief financial officer at Serta Simmons Bedding from 2010-2015, where he was responsible for all finance functions and information technology for both the Serta and Simmons brands. While there, he oversaw the 2012 sale of the company to the private equity firm Advent International.

“As our business has continued to grow and become more diverse, we needed more depth and experience in our finance team. Brian has terrific experience in complex organizations and we believe that will greatly enhance our business as we expand,” Zippelli said.

Callahan was most recently a professor of accounting at the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.

Earlier in his career, he held a variety of finance and management posts at healthcare company Spheris LLC, power equipment producer Murray Inc., tow truck producer Miller Industries, organic product supplier Smith Garden Products, Georgia Pacific, Procter and Gamble, and General Electric.

“I really enjoyed my time in the sleep products industry, so I was excited to return when this opportunity arose. Mike has built a strong dynamic company, and I am proud to be a part of its next stage of growth,” Callahan said.

More about Classic Brands: Classic Brands uses the finest materials from around the world including all-natural and high-performance covers, Talalay and Dunlop latex, memory foam, gel-infused memory foam, innerspring and wrapped coil hybrid. Classic’s line of gel-memory foam and hybrid mattresses, with various luxurious constructions, represents the fastest growing segment of the bedding market. Classic Brands is committed to being on the cutting edge of designing and producing innovative products for people to sleep healthier. Its sleep systems are designed to help you get the maximum benefit out of each night of sleep. For more information, visit www.ClassicMattress.com.