Talbots revises its board of directors

Talbots Inc. today revealed revisions to its board of directors that the Hingham company said would enhance oversight of its operations.

Talbots named Tsutomu Kaijita as nonexecutive chairman of the board. Kaijita serves as senior vice president of international operations for Aeon Company Ltd.

Talbots also named Gary Pfeiffer independent lead director, a new board position. Pfeiffer, who has served as the company’s independent director since 2004, retired in 2006 from DuPont Co.

Talbots also created an executive committee.

‘‘These revisions to our board strengthen our governance structure and enhance the oversight of the business and our company’s operations,’’ said Trudy F. Sullivan, Talbots’ chief executive.
(AP)