Management promotion at NA men's apparel retailer

01 Feb '08

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Men's Wearhouse announced that Doug Ewert has been promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer (formerly EVP and COO) and that Charlie Bresler has been named as EVP of Marketing and Human Resources (formerly President).

Commenting on these changes, George Zimmer, Chairman and CEO, "This realignment of the executive management team will create a greater focus of the Company's operating talent in the areas of MW that will drive future shareholder value.

Doug in his expanded capacity will become more directly involved in store operations across all of the Company's retail apparel businesses in addition to his existing merchandising and distribution responsibilities.

Charlie will continue in managing the execution of the Company's overall marketing strategies as well as guide our human resource teams and initiatives that impact our corporate culture on a daily basis. Both Doug and Charlie will continue to report directly to me."

Doug Ewert, age 44, joined the Company in 1995. He was General Merchandise Manager from 1996 to 2000 and was promoted to Vice President and General Merchandise Manager in 1999.

He subsequently served as Senior Vice President and General Merchandising Manager for two years and Executive Vice President and General Merchandising Manager for three years. In January 2005, he was named Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.

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