AnnTaylor Stores Corporation announced that Robert J. Luzzi is joining the Company as Chief Marketing Officer. He will report to Ann Taylor President and CEO Kay Krill.
Mr. Luzzi will oversee all aspects of marketing, visual, and the in-store environment for the Company's brands. Ms. Krill stated, "Bob is a seasoned, creative marketing executive with a wealth of experience and a demonstrated record of accomplishment in both the retail and beauty industries. His creative vision and depth of experience will serve us well and elevate our marketing strategy and campaigns moving forward. I am thrilled that he is joining the Company."
Added Mr. Luzzi, "Ann Taylor is such a well-respected company with a wonderful heritage, iconic brands and a bright outlook for growth. I am pleased to be joining the Company at such an exciting time."
Mr. Luzzi was most recently Executive Vice President, Chief Marketing/Creative Director with New York & Company Inc, which he joined in 2003.
He previously spent 10 years at Estee Lauder Inc, where he last served as Senior Vice President, Creative Design & Advertising Worldwide. Mr. Luzzi founded a boutique design firm servicing the fragrance, home textile, entertainment and publishing industries in 1980.
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