Antonio Pavan to propel phenomenal growth of Skins Inc
16 Apr '07
2 min read
Skins Inc, the developer of a revolutionary, patented, two-part interchangeable footwear structure, announced the hiring of Antonio Pavan to the position of Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Mr. Pavan was most recently with GEOX USA, where he was an Executive Vice President and oversaw the company's American operations. GEOX USA is a subsidiary of GEOX SpA, the fast-growing Italian producer of “shoes that breathe”. Prior to that, Mr. Pavan worked in senior operating positions at several international consumer branded companies, including Alessi USA, and Cinzano.
Mark Klein, President and CEO of Skins Inc, said, "We are thrilled that Antonio Pavan has decided to join the Skins team. We expect that our pending launch of Skins footwear will be very well received by retailers and consumers alike, and realize that we need to build our management team to support our anticipated growth. Antonio is the type of exceptional talent we are excited to have at Skins. With nearly 20 years experience in fashion and consumer companies, we believe Antonio will help propel the phenomenal growth we anticipate in our operations.”
Separately, the company is announcing that the launch of Skins footwear will now be scheduled for delivery of Fall product in July. This will enable Skins to deliver an upgraded “bone” that will improve Skins footwear and make it more accessible to a wider audience. The company's winter products are scheduled for delivery in September.
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