Yankee Candle Appoints Michael Archbold to Board of Directors

The Yankee Candle Company, Inc., South Deerfield, MA, announced the appointment of Michael Archbold to the company’s board of directors. Mr. Archbold is currently executive vice president and chief financial officer of AutoZone, Inc., a retailer of automotive parts and accessories.

“We are very pleased to be able to add Michael Archbold to our board of directors,” said Craig W. Rydin, chairman and chief executive officer of Yankee Candle. “Mike brings to the board a wealth of financial, management and business experience and expertise. Moreover, his extensive retail experience as chief financial officer at an industry-leading retailer such as AutoZone, and previously in various financial leadership roles with another leading retailer in Barnes & Noble, make him an ideal fit for our board.”