Warnaco appoints new COO
Helen McCluskey has been appointed chief operating officer at The Warnaco Group, based in New York. She will report to president and chief executive officer, Joe Gromek.
Ms McCluskey most recently served as the group’s president-intimate apparel and swimwear. She joined the company six years ago as group president--US intimate apparel and in 2005 added responsibility for Calvin Klein Underwear. In June 2007, she assumed global responsibility for the company's swimwear brands.
Prior to joining Warnaco, Ms McCluskey served as group president of the moderate women's sportswear division at Liz Claiborne. Previously, she spent 18 years in Sara Lee Corporation's intimate apparel units.
Mr Gromek said: "Since arriving at Warnaco in 2004, Helen has demonstrated extraordinary leadership skills that have facilitated our ability to strengthen and expand our brands, drive growth, and help us create shareholder value. Given her extensive industry experience, knowledge of our business, and proven track record, I believe Helen is the right executive at the right time to take on this new role and these expanded responsibilities as we look confidently to Warnaco's future."
Martha Olson, previously president of Warnaco's Calvin Klein underwear US and core brands, will succeed Ms McCluskey.
"Martha is an exceptionally strong and talented executive," said Mr Gromek. "We are very excited about her expanded role within Warnaco. Overall, this new and strengthened organisational structure will serve the best interests of our worldwide customers, business partners, as well as our shareholders."
