Polygiene
Polygiene announced two new leadership changes as part of its global business growth strategy.
Chiara Galimberti was appointed as director of commercial operations in Europe. Galimberti, who has more than a decade of experience in the fashion sector, will be responsible for strengthening sales in this region.
Polygiene also named Hans Bergman as director of commercial operations in North America. Bergman, who has more than 15 years of industry related experience, previously helped introduce fashion brands like Asos to the North American market, succeeds Judd Salvas.
Abercrombie & Fitch
Abercrombie & Fitch appointed Kerrii B. Anderson as a director. In her new role, Anderson will serve as a member of the board’s audit and finance committee. Anderson most recently served as CEO, president and a member of the board of directors of Wendy’s International Inc., where she helped develop the company’s key strategic initiatives. She also serves as a director of Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings, a health care diagnostics company, and industrial metals manufacturer Worthington Industries.
Salvatore Ferragamo
Eraldo Poletto, CEO of Salvatore Ferragamo, is departing the company, effective March 8. Salvatore Ferragamo did not confirm a successor for Poletto, who joined the company in 2016 after a stint at Furla.
Under Armour
Karl-Heinz (Charlie) Maurath, Under Armour’s chief revenue officer, is retiring from the company, effective March 31. Maurath, who joined Under Armour in 2012 as the company’s international president, helped grow Under Armour’s overseas business. In 2015, Maurath assumed his current role, where he is responsible for leading all the company’s global regions and global direct-to-consumer business.
As part of this transition, the company’s four regional leaders and head of global retail will report directly to Under Armour president and chief operating officer Patrik Frisk. Under Armour chief digital officer Paul Fipps will now oversee the company’s international e-commerce business.
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Jack Wills
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Fitcode
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Charles Tyrwhitt
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J.C. Penney
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Burberry
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Calvin Klein
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Yoox
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