Sterling Jewelers names COO, management shifts

Akron, Ohio -- Sterling Jewelers said Thursday it has named Ed Hrabak, senior VP merchandising, as COO to succeed Bill Montalto, who is retiring from the position in June. Hrabak has been with Sterling for over 25 years, assuming increasingly greater management responsibility during his tenure. Sterling also announced that Stuart Lee, VP merchandising, will be promoted to senior VP merchandising upon Hrabak’s promotion to COO. Dawn McGuire, VP mall merchandising, will be promoted to VP merchandising, replacing Stuart Lee in that role.