Gildan Activewear appoints Sheila O'Brien to company's BOD
23 Jun '05
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"We are very pleased that Sheila O'Brien has joined our Board of Directors", commented Robert M. Baylis, non-executive Chairman of the Board of Directors of Gildan Activewear. "In particular, her senior level experience in the areas of human resources and public affairs will further enhance our Board's ability to support and counsel Glenn Chamandy and his senior management team, as they continue to implement the next phase of Gildan's exciting growth strategy".
Profile Gildan Activewear is a vertically-integrated maker of premium quality branded basic activewear for sale principally in the wholesale imprinted activewear segment of the Canadian, U.S., European and other international markets.
The Company manufactures and sells premium quality 100% cotton and 50% cotton/50% polyester T-shirts, placket collar sport shirts and sweatshirts in a variety of weights, sizes, colours and styles. The Company sells its products as blanks, which are ultimately decorated with designs and logos for sale to consumers. Gildan employs more than 7,800 full-time employees.