Liz Claiborne Inc. Names Peter Warner SVP, Global Sourcing & Operations
NEW YORK, May 5 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --
Liz Claiborne Inc. (NYSE: LIZ) today announced that Peter Warner has been named Senior Vice President
of Global Sourcing and Operations, effective immediately. He will report to William L. McComb, Chief
Executive Officer, Liz Claiborne Inc.
In this role, Mr. Warner will partner with each Brand President and CEO in developing and executing
competitive sourcing and operations strategies for their businesses, while also managing the overall Li & Fung
partnership from a corporate perspective. In addition, the corporate logistics and distribution teams will now
report to him.
Commenting on the announcement, Mr. McComb said, "As we continue the transition to Li & Fung and we
strengthen our calendar processes within the businesses, Peter will play the role of an internal consultant and
advisor to the business units -- challenging the cost structures, the speed, the compliance profiles, and the
production standards of all of our products. He will look to optimize the Li & Fung partnership across all of our
businesses and search for ways to further leverage our logistics and distribution networks. Peter has been a
tremendous asset since joining the company about a year ago and we are pleased that his role here is
growing."
Mr. Warner joined Liz Claiborne Inc. in June 2008 after three years at Gap Inc. and in its Banana Republic
division. He was initially hired as the Vice President of Production at Gap Inc. and in 2005 was promoted to
Senior Vice President of Production for Banana Republic where he was responsible for worldwide apparel,
footwear, and accessories product development and global sourcing organization. At Banana Republic, he
managed global, cross-functional teams built to address unique business needs across the brand. Previously,
Mr. Warner held a variety of positions at Ann Taylor, Ecko Unltd and Foot Locker. Prior to joining Foot Locker,
Mr. Warner began his career in retail at Nike in 1986 where he spent thirteen years with the company in a
variety of sourcing, manufacturing, and supply chain roles in Asia, Europe and the United States.
About Liz Claiborne Inc.
Liz Claiborne Inc. designs and markets a global portfolio of retail-based premium brands including Kate
Spade, Juicy Couture, Lucky Brand and Mexx. The Company also has a refined group of department store-
based brands with strong consumer franchises including the Liz Claiborne and Monet families of brands,
Kensie, Kensiegirl, Mac & Jac, and the licensed DKNY Jeans Group. For more information visit
SOURCE: Liz Claiborne Inc.
CONTACT: Jane Randel,
Vice President,
Corporate Communications of Liz Claiborne Inc.,
Jane_Randel@liz.com,
+1-212-626-3408
(LIZ)
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