An experienced industry leader having started his career as a Chartered Accountant with Price Waterhouse in London before joining his family business, Pepe Jeans established in 1973, which was later acquired by the owners of Tommy Hilfiger in 1991.
Moved from London to Amsterdam in 1996 to pave the way for the successful launch of the Tommy Hilfiger license in Europe under Pepe Jeans management. Remained MD of Pepe Jeans London through to the successful sale of the brand before joining the Tommy Hilfiger Europe management team in 2004.
Played a pivotal role in the successful
re-privatisation of TH in 2007 with London based private equity group APAX
Partners which included negotiating a ground breaking outsourcing deal with Li
& Fung.
Following PVH’s acquisition of TH in 2010, relocated to HK in 2013 post the acquisition of Warnaco to establish a sourcing platform for Calvin Klein Jeans prior to the re-launch of CK Jeans in Europe and subsequent reintegration of supply offices from Li & Fung.
Presently heading up global supply for
Tommy Hilfiger Apparel, Footwear and Accessories co-located between Hong Kong
and Amsterdam.