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Centric Brands has appointed Marc Schneider as its board of directors. Schneider is a veteran in the retail and wholesale industry with more than 35 years of experience in building brands and global businesses. Centric is a lifestyle brand that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, like apparel and accessories.
Schneider was most recently CEO of Kenneth Cole productions, where he was responsible for their retail, outlet, e-commerce, international, licensing and wholesale businesses. Prior to joining Kenneth Cole, Schneider was group president of the Heritage Brands at PVH, where he was responsible for the dress furnishings, sportswear, licensing, and retail divisions. Schneider has also served in senior executive and officer roles at Timberland, Macy’s, and Melville Corporation/Bob’s Stores and also serves as a principal at JKLM Advisors, a senior advisor at TZP group and on the board of directors at RG Barry and the Saatva company, according to a media statement by the company.
“We are pleased to welcome Schneider as chairman of our board of directors. His insight and significant experience within the industry will be invaluable as we look to execute our long-term strategies for growth and expansion. He is a friend and trusted advisor who joins our company at an exciting time as we are well positioned for success and energised for the future,” Jason Rabin, the company’s chief executive officer said.
“Centric has long been a leader in lifestyle brands and is now entering an exciting new period of expansion where it is well-positioned to take advantage of market opportunities and growth. I look forward to working with the entire Centric team and contributing to the company’s continued success,” Schneider said.
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Centric Brands has appointed Marc Schneider as its board of directors. Schneider is a veteran in the retail and wholesale industry with more than 35 years of experience in building brands and global businesses. Centric is a lifestyle brand that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, like apparel and accessories.