Drug Fair Group taps Guinnessey as CFO

SOMERSET, N.J. Drug Fair Group, which operates 59 pharmacies and general merchandise stores in New Jersey, has named Kathleen Guinnessey as its chief financial officer.

Most recently, Guinnessey served as senior vice president and chief financial officer of Levitz Furniture Co. Before that, she was vice president and treasurer of Footstar and Lechters.

In her new role, Guinnessey will be responsible for leading the finance and IT departments at Drug Fair, reporting to Tim LaBeau, president and chief executive officer.

“We are delighted to have Kathy Guinnessey join our organization. Her experience in the retail sector coupled with her dynamic leadership skills will play a key role as we expand our footprint within the New Jersey region,” stated LaBeau.

Drug Fair is an affiliated portfolio company of Sun Capital Partners, a private investment firm specializing in leveraged buyouts and investments in companies.