Former American Apparel CEO to Oversee 7 For All Mankind®,
Splendid® and Ella Moss®
TEL AVIV--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Delta Galil Industries, Ltd. (DELT/Tel Aviv Stock Exchange,
DELTY.PK/OTCQX), the global manufacturer and marketer of branded and
private label apparel products for men, women and children, as well as
leisurewear and activewear, today announced that it has appointed Paula
Schneider as Chief Executive Officer of DG Premium Brands, responsible
for 7 For All Mankind®, Splendid® and Ella Moss®. Ms. Schneider
is an accomplished retail industry executive, who is renowned for
building profitable businesses and improving efficiencies for such
brands as BCBG Max Azria, Laundry by Shelli Segal, Warnaco Swimwear
Group, and most recently American Apparel.
“With Delta
Galil’s extensive manufacturing expertise, high quality products and
commitment to innovation backing me, I am excited for the tremendous
opportunities ahead in growing each of these brands.”
“We are thrilled to welcome such a proven retail leader as Paula to
oversee DG Premium Brands, where we see significant potential for global
growth and product expansion,” said Isaac Dabah, Chief Executive Officer
of Delta Galil. “Paula brings an entrepreneurial mindset, demonstrated
leadership skills and strong vision, which will be instrumental in
executing our ambitious goals for these brands.”
With more than 30 years of expertise, Ms. Schneider is a seasoned
executive in the contemporary space, with a track record in building
strong consumer brands and increasing operating earnings. Prior to
serving as Chief Executive Officer of American Apparel, Ms. Schneider
was President of several top retail brands and businesses including BCBG
Max Azria, Laundry by Shelli Segal, and Warnaco, where she restructured
the world’s largest swimwear manufacturer and made it a more profitable
company.
“7 for All Mankind, Splendid and Ella Moss are all leading premium
brands with strong consumer appeal,” said Ms. Schneider. “With Delta
Galil’s extensive manufacturing expertise, high quality products and
commitment to innovation backing me, I am excited for the tremendous
opportunities ahead in growing each of these brands.”
Mr. Dabah added, “We would like to thank Susan Kellogg, who has served
as president of DG Premium Brands, for helping to ensure a smooth
transition. We would also like to thank Barry Miguel for all that he has
done in building the 7 for All Mankind Brand. We wish them both well in
their future endeavors.” Ms. Kellogg will remain with the Company as a
consultant until the end of the year, while Mr. Miguel will be leaving
the Company as a result of the restructuring to pursue other interests.
About Delta Galil Industries
Delta Galil Industries is a global manufacturer and marketer of branded
and private label apparel products for men, women and children. Since
its inception in 1975, the Company has continually strived to create
products that follow a body-before-fabric philosophy, placing equal
emphasis on comfort, aesthetics and quality. Delta Galil develops
innovative seamless apparel including bras, shapewear and socks;
intimate apparel for women; extensive lines of underwear for men;
activewear, sleepwear and leisurewear. For more information, visit www.deltagalil.com.
Contacts
Berns Communications Group
Stacy Berns/Danielle Poggi
1-212-994-4660
sberns@bcg-pr.com