Talbots names three senior executives
The Talbots Inc. has completed its acquisition of The J. Jill Group and has named three senior executives to oversee different aspects of each brand, including various parts of the direct marketing and e-commerce program.
Talbots, No. 85 in the Internet Retailer Top 400 Guide to Retail Web Sites, has named Phil Kowalczyk, formerly Talbots executive vice president and chief administrative officer, as president of the J. Jill brand. As president, Kowalczyk is responsible for the growth and profitability of the J. Jill brand and the integration of the two companies. In his new role, he assumes primary accountability for J. Jill`s merchandising, marketing and stores, including store visual and design. He also assumes responsibility for direct marketing, which includes the J. Jill web site and catalog. Kowalczyk joined Talbots in 2004 as executive vice president of administration. He previously was managing director of Kurt Salmon Associates, a global management consulting firm headquartered in Atlanta.
Talbots also appointed Olga Conley, formerly J. Jill`s executive vice president, chief financial officer and chief administrative officer, as executive vice president, administration for Talbots, while David Dirienzo, former vice president for Talbots Mens and Talbots Kids, is now the executive vice president of merchandising for J. Jill. Both Conley and Dirienzo will be involved in managing different aspects of e-commerce. Conley will be responsible for maximizing the synergies between the Talbots and J. Jill brands. She assumes responsibility for the combined company`s information services, operations, manufacturing and sourcing. In addition, she will oversee direct marketing and customer service for the Talbots brand, as well as the call centers for both brands. Conley joined J. Jill 1991. Conley’s direct marketing duties include the Talbots web site and catalog.
Dirienzo is responsible for design, product development and merchandising for J. Jill. He will be in charge of merchandising for stores, the web site and catalogs. Dirienzo joined Talbots in 2002 from Lord & Taylor as a vice president and divisional merchandise manager. Dirienzo earlier had direct buying responsibilities on such Misses brands as Liz Claiborne, Ralph Lauren, J.G. Hook and Lord & Taylor`s private label better sportswear.
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