HSN names new CIO

ST. PETERSBURG — Multichannel retailer HSN Inc. has appointed Karen Etzkorn chief information officer, effective Jan. 3. In the newly created role, Etzkorn will oversee all aspects of information technology, according to a statement from the company.

Etzkorn will be responsible for IT for both of the company's operating segments, HSN and Cornerstone. She will report to Judy Schmeling, executive vice president and chief financial officer of HSN Inc. (symbol: HSNI, recent price:$52.49).

“With over 25 years of technology and IT expertise in the retail space, Karen has the necessary experience to provide the strategic IT vision, direction and leadership for all our businesses,” says Schmeling.