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Trudy Sullivan as President & CEO of Talbots

29 Jun '07

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The Talbots Inc announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Trudy F. Sullivan as the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective August 6, 2007. Ms. Sullivan will also become a member of Talbots Board of Directors.

Ms. Sullivan, 57, will lead Talbots with 35 years of retail and merchandising experience and a strong knowledge of the specialty retail sector from former leadership roles at both Liz Claiborne Inc and J. Crew Group Inc.

As the former President of Liz Claiborne Inc, Ms. Sullivan was responsible for building and leading multiple apparel and non-apparel men's and women's brands. Her extensive merchandising career began in Boston, where she started as a Buyer for Jordan Marsh and then Filene's.

Ms. Sullivan will succeed Arnold B. Zetcher, who previously announced his intention to retire after 20 years with the Company and will remain Chairman of the Board through March 31, 2008.

Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Zetcher said, "Trudy is the perfect person to build on Talbots legacy as the retail destination for the 35+ customer. She's a highly experienced and well-respected retail executive, and we are fortunate to have attracted someone of her caliber to maximize the Company's significant growth potential and further develop both the Talbots and J. Jill brands. I look forward to working closely with Trudy to ensure a seamless transition."

"We are extremely pleased to welcome Trudy to the Company, and believe she is the ideal leader to continue the efforts begun under Arnold Zetcher and the management team to successfully grow Talbots through its multiple retail channels," said Gary M. Pfeiffer, chairman of Talbots special search committee and presiding director.

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