FTD Companies, Inc.'s Board of Directors announced that it has appointed Scott D. Levin, currently FTD's Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, as interim President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Levin succeeds John C. Walden, who has stepped down from these positions and from FTD's board of directors, effective immediately. As a result of these corporate restructuring efforts, the Chief Operating Officer position held by Simha Kumar has been eliminated, effective immediately.

In addition, Jeffrey D. T. Severts, FTD's Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, will be leaving the Company following a transition of his marketing responsibilities to Jay Topper. Mr. Topper, who joined FTD as Chief Information Officer in October 2016, has been promoted to the newly expanded role of Executive Vice President and Chief Digital Officer. FTD's floral and gifting general managers will now report directly to the Chief Digital Officer.