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Warnaco names Helen McCluskey President, CEO
14 Dec '11
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Mr. Gromek joined Warnaco as President and Chief Executive Officer in 2003, during a particularly challenging period in the Company's history. During his tenure, he reshaped Warnaco from a domestic apparel wholesaler into one of the world's leading retail organizations and has led Warnaco through an unprecedented period of expansion.
Among his many accomplishments, he instilled a new corporate culture that enabled Warnaco to regain credibility and respectability with shareholders, employees, customers, and partners alike.
Ms. McCluskey said, “I am honored to have been selected as Warnaco's next President and CEO. I want to thank the Board for their confidence in me and, in particular, I would like to thank Joe, who has been my mentor and champion since I joined the Company. Warnaco has tremendous opportunity to continue its global expansion, and I look forward to working together with our team to build on the strong foundation we have in place as we pursue our strategic goals and next phase of growth.”
Mr. Perrin added, “On behalf of the entire board, I want to thank Joe for his extraordinary leadership. Joe's greatest legacy will be the exceptional management team he developed which will continue to lead this great company going forward. Under Joe's leadership, Warnaco has thrived, refining its portfolio of brands, expanding its retail operations to a current 1,500 points of distribution, and growing its international presence, now accounting for 60% of annual revenue. "
"Warnaco has delivered consistent growth in revenue and earnings per share each year during Joe's tenure and Warnaco's share price has risen by more than 500% since he joined the Company.”
Prior to joining Warnaco, Mr. Gromek served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Brooks Brothers, Inc., a clothing retailer from 1996 to 2002. Over the last 25 years, he has held senior management positions with Saks Fifth Avenue, Limited Brands, Inc. and AnnTaylor Stores Corporation.
Mr. Gromek is currently a member of the Board of Trustees of The New School, a member of the Board of Governors of the Parsons School of Design, a director of the Education Foundation of the Fashion Institute of Technology, and a director of the American Apparel & Footwear Association. He also sits on the boards of Ronald McDonald House, The Children's Place and Wolverine World Wide, and is a former Chairman of Volunteers of America. Additionally, he is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Trevor Day School.
The Warnaco Group Inc., headquartered in New York, is a leading global apparel company engaged in the business of designing, sourcing, marketing and selling men's, women's and children's sportswear and accessories, intimate apparel, and swimwear under such owned and licensed brands as Calvin Klein, Speedo, Chaps, and Warner's and Olga.
Among his many accomplishments, he instilled a new corporate culture that enabled Warnaco to regain credibility and respectability with shareholders, employees, customers, and partners alike.
Ms. McCluskey said, “I am honored to have been selected as Warnaco's next President and CEO. I want to thank the Board for their confidence in me and, in particular, I would like to thank Joe, who has been my mentor and champion since I joined the Company. Warnaco has tremendous opportunity to continue its global expansion, and I look forward to working together with our team to build on the strong foundation we have in place as we pursue our strategic goals and next phase of growth.”
Mr. Perrin added, “On behalf of the entire board, I want to thank Joe for his extraordinary leadership. Joe's greatest legacy will be the exceptional management team he developed which will continue to lead this great company going forward. Under Joe's leadership, Warnaco has thrived, refining its portfolio of brands, expanding its retail operations to a current 1,500 points of distribution, and growing its international presence, now accounting for 60% of annual revenue. "
"Warnaco has delivered consistent growth in revenue and earnings per share each year during Joe's tenure and Warnaco's share price has risen by more than 500% since he joined the Company.”
Prior to joining Warnaco, Mr. Gromek served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Brooks Brothers, Inc., a clothing retailer from 1996 to 2002. Over the last 25 years, he has held senior management positions with Saks Fifth Avenue, Limited Brands, Inc. and AnnTaylor Stores Corporation.
Mr. Gromek is currently a member of the Board of Trustees of The New School, a member of the Board of Governors of the Parsons School of Design, a director of the Education Foundation of the Fashion Institute of Technology, and a director of the American Apparel & Footwear Association. He also sits on the boards of Ronald McDonald House, The Children's Place and Wolverine World Wide, and is a former Chairman of Volunteers of America. Additionally, he is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Trevor Day School.
The Warnaco Group Inc., headquartered in New York, is a leading global apparel company engaged in the business of designing, sourcing, marketing and selling men's, women's and children's sportswear and accessories, intimate apparel, and swimwear under such owned and licensed brands as Calvin Klein, Speedo, Chaps, and Warner's and Olga.
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