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Tommy Hilfiger Names Avery Baker Chief Marketing Officer
"It is always a great experience when someone grows through the ranks of our Company, with so many milestones along the way, to assume a senior position like this," said Fred Gehring , CEO of The Tommy Hilfiger Group. "Our marketing has been a very important component of the success we have enjoyed. As our brand continues to globalize, there will be new challenges for us to effectively communicate our brand message around the world. I am confident that with the able and experienced leadership of Avery, we are very well positioned to succeed."
Following regional posts in the U.S. and European offices, Baker was appointed to a global role in 2006. She has been instrumental in repositioning the brand in the U.S., while also developing the brand image internationally. She has led notable global initiatives such as "The Hilfigers" campaign, the "Prep World" tour, the Tommy Hilfiger 25th Anniversary celebration and the Thierry Henry sponsorship. In this new position, Baker will continue to oversee global marketing and communications operations, as well as brand related initiatives for the Group from both headquarters in New York and Amsterdam . Marketing, communications and creative services will continue to report to her.
"It has been a privilege to be part of the Tommy family for so many years and to have the opportunity to help build this amazing brand in countries around the world," said Avery Baker , Chief Marketing Officer. "The youthful, entrepreneurial spirit of the Tommy Hilfiger Group continues to be an inspiration to me and I look forward to many exciting projects ahead as the brand continues its global expansion."
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About The Tommy Hilfiger Group:
With a premium lifestyle brand portfolio that includes and , the Tommy Hilfiger Group is one of the world's most recognized designer apparel groups. Its focus is designing and marketing high-quality menswear, womenswear, children's apparel and denim collections. Through select licensees, the Group offers complementary lifestyle products such as sportswear for men, women and children; footwear; athletic apparel (golf, swim and sailing); bodywear (underwear, robes and sleepwear); eyewear; sunwear; watches; handbags; men's tailored clothing; men's dress furnishings; socks; small leather goods; fragrances; home and bedding products; bathroom accessories; and luggage. The product line consists of jeanswear and footwear for men, women and children; bags; accessories; eyewear and fragrance. Merchandise under the brands is available to consumers worldwide through an extensive network of retail stores, leading specialty and department stores and other select retailers and retail channels.
Katelin Jones
Director of Communications North America
T +1-212-548-1933
kajones@tommy.com
Abdel El Hamri
Sr. Director
Marketing & Communications
T +31-20-589-5701
abdel.elhamri@tommy.com
Kimberley Witcomb
Director of Communications Europe
T +31-20-589-5714
kimberley.witcomb@tommy.com
Eric Reed
Vice President - International Marketing & Communications
T +31-20-589-5355
eric.reed@tommy.com