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US apparel company Hanesbrands appoints William Simon to BoD

16 Jun '21
2 min read
Pic: HanesBrands
Pic: HanesBrands

HanesBrands, a US-based global leader in iconic apparel brands, has announced that William Simon has been appointed to the company’s board of directors. With the appointment of Simon, whose term runs until the 2022 annual meeting of stockholders, the company’s board has 10 members. Simon will be serving on the board’s audit committee.
 
“Simon brings extensive experience leading complex organizations and building global brands,” Steve Bratspies, chief executive officer at HanesBrands, said in a press release. “His knowledge of retail and consumer goods will be extremely valuable as we unlock growth by delivering innovative products and creating a seamless consumer experience.”
 
Simon is a senior advisor to the investment firm KKR & Co and president of WSS Venture Holdings, LLC, a consulting and investment company. From 2010 to 2014, Simon served as president and CEO of Walmart US. Before that, he was chief operating officer of Walmart US. Simon joined the company in 2006 as executive vice president of professional services and new business development.
 
Simon has also held senior executive positions at Brinker International Inc, Diageo North America Inc and Cadbury Schweppes plc. Simon also served as secretary of the Florida Department of Management Services and served 25 years in the US Navy and Naval Reserves. He currently serves on the board of Darden Restaurants Inc.
 
Simon holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Connecticut.
 
“We’re thrilled to have a leader with Simon’s outstanding experience join our board,” HanesBrands board chairman Ronald Nelson said. “We welcome Simon and look forward to working with him as we execute our Full Potential plan.”

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (JL)

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