High quality apparel & accessory marketer Innovo Group Inc announced that Tom O'Riordan has been appointed to the Company's Board of Directors, effective April 7, 2006.
O'Riordan has most recently acted in an executive consulting and advisory capacity to the senior management team of Sport Brands International and its subsidiary Fila, a manufacturer and retailer of branded footwear, apparel and accessories, as well as to other investment advisors and funds in the retail and consumer products sector.
From 1998 to 2004, O'Riordan served in various executive management capacities with Fila Holding Company, ultimately serving as Chief Executive Officer of Fila Americas from 2003 to 2004.
O'Riordan also served as President of Enyce Clothing Company, Fila USA's wholly owned subsidiary, which produced sportswear and activewear apparel under the Enyce(R) brand name, from 1999 to 2003. From 1995 until 1998, Mr. O'Riordan served as Director of Operations of Adidas America, a publicly traded manufacturer and retailer of branded athletic footwear, apparel and accessories.
From 1988 to 1995, O'Riordan was President of Tom O'Riordan & Associates, a sales and marketing company focused on the athletic footwear, apparel and sporting goods industries. Mr. O'Riordan began his career in sales for Brooks Shoe Company. Mr. O'Riordan received his B.S. degree in Marketing and Management from Rider University.
Sam Furrow, Chairman the Company's Board of Directors, stated: "We are extremely pleased to have Tom join the Board. After conducting its search for an additional independent director, the Board is confident that it has chosen someone who brings operational expertise within the retail, apparel and consumer products industry sectors, as well as a solid track record of successfully advising and guiding a wide variety of apparel, footwear and retail businesses. His addition to the Company's Board further enhances our objectives to bring long-term value to our shareholders."
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