Yankee Candle Announces Senior Leadership Changes - Press Releases

SOUTH DEERFIELD, Mass. , May 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. ("Yankee Candle" or the "Company"), the leading designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of premium scented candles, today announced that Gregory W. Hunt is resigning as Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, effective as of May 15 , 2012. Mr. Hunt, who joined Yankee Candle in 2010, is leaving to join a leading New York based financial services firm. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20101110/YANKEECANDLELOGO ) "Greg has made tremendous contributions to Yankee Candle in his