Casual apparel, accessories and footwear retailer Pacific Sunwear of California, Inc. has appointed George Mrkonic to its board of directors.

Mr Mrkonic is the retired president and vice chairman of Borders Group, Inc., having previously served as a director from 1994 to 2004, vice chairman from December 1994 until January 2002 and president from December 1994 until January 1997. He also serves as a director for AutoZone, Inc., Brinker International, Inc., and Nashua Corporation.

Mr Mrkonic's appointment takes the size of the board to eight members. He will serve as a Class I director for a term of office expiring at the company's annual meeting of shareholders in 2009.

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