USA based Perry Ellis International Inc announced that Paul F. Rosengard has been appointed group president of the company's premium brands, effective August 1, 2005. Mr. Rosengard will report to Oscar Feldenkreis, vice-chairman, president, and COO of Perry Ellis International.
Mr. Rosengard, who will be based in New York, will oversee Perry Ellis, Tricots St. Raphael, Mondo di Marco and Axis.
"Paul's experience, as well as his relationships with retail senior management, will enhance our strong position across all channels of distribution," Feldenkreis said. "In addition, Paul's expertise with acquisitions and subsequent integrations will help maximize efficiencies within our premium brands."
Mr. Rosengard had served as a key executive at Randa Corp. since 1987, most recently as executive vice president. He directed global sales, marketing and merchandising efforts, including product development, product launches, fixturing and packaging.
Perry Ellis International Inc is a leading men's wear, women's wear, children's wear designing & distributing company. It also offer fragrances, including dress and casual shirts, golf sportswear, sweaters, dress and casual pants and shorts, jeans wear, active wear and men's and women's swimwear to all major levels of retail distribution.
The company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns a portfolio of highly recognized brands including Perry Ellis, Jantzen, Cubavera, Munsingwear, Savane,Original Penguin, Grand Slam, Natural Issue, Pro Player, the Havanera Co., Axis, and Tricots St. Raphael.
Original Penguin, Grand Slam, Natural Issue, Pro Player, the Havanera Co., Axis, and Tricots St. Raphael.
The company also licenses trademarks from third parties including Nike for swimwear, and PING and PGA TOUR for golf apparel.
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