Miami based Perry Ellis International Inc announced that Douglas Jakubowski, president of Perry Ellis Menswear, will be leaving the company to pursue other interests effective August 5, 2005.
Paul F. Rosengard, incoming group president of the company's premium brands, effective August 1, 2005, will direct all aspects of Perry Ellis Menswear until a replacement for Jakubowski is named.
"On behalf of the entire company, I want to thank Doug for his important contributions to the Perry Ellis brand," said Oscar Feldenkreis, vice-chairman, president, and COO of Perry Ellis International.
"Doug's leadership following the acquisition of Salant ensured that Perry Ellis remained one of the premier designer brands in men's sportswear. I am confident that Paul will lead us through a seamless transition."
Perry Ellis International Inc is a leading designer, distributor and licensor of a broad line of high quality men's and women's apparel, accessories, and 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 HavaneraCo., 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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