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Robert Mang joins apparel store Christopher & Banks Corp BOD
11 Nov '05
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Minneapolis-based apparel store Christopher & Banks Corporation announced that it has appointed Robert Mang to its Board of Directors, increasing the total number of Board seats to eight and the number of independent directors to six.
Robert Mang, 60, was most recently Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Galyan's Trading Company Inc from 2000 to 2004 when he retired. From 1997 to 2000, Mang was Chief Executive Officer of Monet Group Inc, a designer and marketer of branded fashion jewelry sold through department stores.
Prior to joining Monet Group, Mang had more than 20 years of retail experience including Vice Chairman of DFS Group and Chief Executive Officer or President positions with Woodward & Lothrop/John Wanamaker, The Bon Marche and Broadway Southwest. Mang has previously served on the board of directors for various trade organizations, charitable groups and private companies.
Bill Prange, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Bob Mang is a proven leader and merchant with significant executive management experience. His expertise in merchandising and brand development will be a tremendous asset to their company as they continue to develop and strategically position each of their brands to serve differentiated segments of the female baby boomer demographic. They are pleased that Bob has joined their Board of Directors and look forward to benefiting from his insight."
Mang commented, "I am delighted to join the Christopher & Banks Board of Directors. I believe the Company has a proven business model, significant growth opportunities and really understands its customer base. I look forward to contributing to the Company's future."
Christopher & Banks Corporation is a Minneapolis-based specialty retailer of women's clothing. The Company currently operates 702 women's specialty stores in 45 states under the names: Christopher & Banks, C.J. Banks and Acorn. The Company currently has 501 Christopher & Banks stores, 178 C.J. Banks stores and 23 Acorn stores.
Robert Mang, 60, was most recently Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Galyan's Trading Company Inc from 2000 to 2004 when he retired. From 1997 to 2000, Mang was Chief Executive Officer of Monet Group Inc, a designer and marketer of branded fashion jewelry sold through department stores.
Prior to joining Monet Group, Mang had more than 20 years of retail experience including Vice Chairman of DFS Group and Chief Executive Officer or President positions with Woodward & Lothrop/John Wanamaker, The Bon Marche and Broadway Southwest. Mang has previously served on the board of directors for various trade organizations, charitable groups and private companies.
Bill Prange, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Bob Mang is a proven leader and merchant with significant executive management experience. His expertise in merchandising and brand development will be a tremendous asset to their company as they continue to develop and strategically position each of their brands to serve differentiated segments of the female baby boomer demographic. They are pleased that Bob has joined their Board of Directors and look forward to benefiting from his insight."
Mang commented, "I am delighted to join the Christopher & Banks Board of Directors. I believe the Company has a proven business model, significant growth opportunities and really understands its customer base. I look forward to contributing to the Company's future."
Christopher & Banks Corporation is a Minneapolis-based specialty retailer of women's clothing. The Company currently operates 702 women's specialty stores in 45 states under the names: Christopher & Banks, C.J. Banks and Acorn. The Company currently has 501 Christopher & Banks stores, 178 C.J. Banks stores and 23 Acorn stores.
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