Chris Peabody

4.28.11 | Boston MA | Peabody Office Furniture, headquartered in Boston, MA, has named Chris Peabody, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the 112-year-old business.

Beginning May 1^st, Peabody replaces Richard Vaughn as CEO of the company.” Mr. Peabody is a fourth generation Peabody family member and has worked with the company for 15 years, most recently as the Vice President of Corporate Accounts, Healthcare.

“I thank Mr. Vaughn for the work he has done to keep our company innovative and competitive, and I look forward to this new and exciting challenge,” said Peabody.

Vaughn served as CEO of the company for nine years.” He plans to continue to work while focusing his efforts on expanding his law practice to include the contract furniture industry.

“The Peabody family runs a top rate company, and I am grateful for the time I have spent here,” said Vaughn. “I look forward to continuing to work in this important field and to new opportunities that lie ahead.”

Chris Peabody lives in North Reading with his wife, Julie, and their children, Merina and George.