Lumber Liquidators appoints new SVP, legal counsel

Flooring specialty retailer Lumber Liquidators announced that Alice Givens has been appointed as the senior vice president, chief legal officer and corporate secretary, effective Sept. 21.

Givens will report to Charles Tyson, president and CEO, and brings over 20 years of legal experience, including more than a decade as a legal officer with public companies in the upscale dining and omnichannel retail businesses.  

Most recently, she was SVP, general counsel, chief compliance officer and secretary of Ruth’s Hospitality Group (RHGI). Givens joined RHGI in 2006 and was a legal officer at J. Crew Group for nine years.

"We are extremely pleased to welcome someone of Alice's caliber to our senior leadership team, particularly during this pivotal time in our company's journey,” Tyson said. “Alice's mix of legal and compliance expertise, as well as her retail company business acumen, are uniquely suited for Lumber Liquidators and are an ideal complement to our leadership team."

Lumber Liquidators operates 422 stores and is based in Richmond, Va.