FTD Companies, Inc. announced the appointment of John C. Walden as President, Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2017. Mr. Walden will succeed Christopher W. Shean, one of FTD's Directors, who has served as interim President and Chief Executive Officer since November 3, 2016 while the company conducted a formal search for a permanent Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Shean will remain on the Board of Directors.

Mr. Walden has been at the forefront of multi-channel, consumer-driven retailing for over 20 years. From 2014 to 2016, Mr. Walden served as Chief Executive of Home Retail Group plc.