Tom Fitzgerald, interim CEO at apparel and accessories brand Mexx, has been appointed CEO of Lucky Brand Jeans, where his responsibilities will include the brand’s e-commerce site. Both Mexx and Lucky Brand Jeans are owned by Liz Claiborne Inc., No. 357 in the Internet Retailer Top 500 Guide .
Fitzgerald joined Liz Claiborne 18 months ago from a Bain Capital portfolio company where he served as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Previously he worked in several executive roles at Limited Inc. including as chief operating officer at Bath and Body Works, a Limited brand. Earlier in his career, Fitzgerald spent 16 years at PepsiCo in various management roles across several PepsiCo brands, both domestically and internationally.
At Lucky Brand Jeans, Fitzgerald will work with Liz Munoz, the company’s president, and company co-founders Gene Montesano and Berry Perlman to drive growth.
”Tom’s operational experience, brand sensibility and management skills will augment Lucky Brand Jeans’ very creative culture just as that brand is poised to pursue important growth opportunities,” says William McComb, CEO of Liz Claiborne Inc. “His strengths in retailing, operations, marketing and finance will complement those of Liz, Gene and Barry at a time when the company is focused on significantly growing its business.”
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