Hampshire Group Limited announced the appointment of Jonathan W. Norwood as the company's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Vice President effective April 1, 2006. Charles W. Clayton, who has served as Chief Financial Officer from 1983 through 2000 and 2004 until the present, will continue with Hampshire Group in his role as Executive Vice President and Treasurer.
Norwood was formerly with the Liberty Corporation as the Controller and served as a member of the management team from 2001 until its acquisition by Raycon Media, Inc. on January 31, 2006. Prior to working for the Liberty Corporation, he was Chief Financial Officer of TeamVest, LLC. Mr. Norwood began his accounting career with Ernst & Young, LLP in 1991 and became a certified public accountant in 1994.
Commenting on appointment, Ludwig Kuttner, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hampshire Group, said, "We are please to have an executive like Jonathan Norwood join the Hampshire team. He brings a wealth of professional knowledge and experience which will help to grow the Company."
Hampshire Group Limited is a diversified apparel company, believed to be the largest supplier of sweaters in North America and a leading supplier of related separates.
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