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Mulberry Neckwear & Henry Jacobson promote new President
03 Jul '06
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Mulberry Neckwear LLC, a leader in the men's neckwear category, and Henry Jacobson LLC, a lifestyle menswear brand that markets men's sportswear, dress shirts, neckwear and clothing, announced today that Alan Burks has been named president of both companies.
Burks is a well-known executive in the men's fashion industry who has held top positions in management, merchandising and marketing.
"I am thrilled to have Alan join me as a partner in operating Mulberry Neckwear and Henry Jacobson," said Henry Jacobson, founder, chairman, CEO and chief creative officer of both companies. "Alan is a recognized leader in our industry. With his drive, focus and creativity we will take both Mulberry and Henry Jacobson to new levels in their respective business categories."
Burks, reporting directly to Jacobson at both companies, will be responsible for business strategy, marketing, sales, distribution, licensing, operations, finance and IT. Jacobson will continue to direct creative development of all product lines for both companies and focus on retail and licensor business relationships.
"This is a fantastic opportunity," said Burks. "Both companies have tremendous potential. Mulberry produces many of the neckwear category's best known brands, while Henry's vision for the Henry Jacobson collection is a true reflection of his own sensibility -- luxurious, comfortable and in the northern Californian lifestyle. We have a proven management team at both companies and I will be taking these strengths and turning them into new sales opportunities. We want to be the best in the world at what we do and the best company in the industry to work with."
Burks is a well-known executive in the men's fashion industry who has held top positions in management, merchandising and marketing.
"I am thrilled to have Alan join me as a partner in operating Mulberry Neckwear and Henry Jacobson," said Henry Jacobson, founder, chairman, CEO and chief creative officer of both companies. "Alan is a recognized leader in our industry. With his drive, focus and creativity we will take both Mulberry and Henry Jacobson to new levels in their respective business categories."
Burks, reporting directly to Jacobson at both companies, will be responsible for business strategy, marketing, sales, distribution, licensing, operations, finance and IT. Jacobson will continue to direct creative development of all product lines for both companies and focus on retail and licensor business relationships.
"This is a fantastic opportunity," said Burks. "Both companies have tremendous potential. Mulberry produces many of the neckwear category's best known brands, while Henry's vision for the Henry Jacobson collection is a true reflection of his own sensibility -- luxurious, comfortable and in the northern Californian lifestyle. We have a proven management team at both companies and I will be taking these strengths and turning them into new sales opportunities. We want to be the best in the world at what we do and the best company in the industry to work with."
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