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REL: 1155 HRS Kathmandu Holdings Limited
OFFICE: KMD: KMD: Appointment of Chief Executive Officer
KATHMANDU HOLDINGS LIMITED
ASX/NZX/MEDIA ANNOUNCEMENT
23 January 2015
KATHMANDU HOLDINGS LTD - APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER XAVIER
SIMONET
Kathmandu today announced the appointment of Xavier Simonet as the new Chief
Executive Officer of the company.
Mr. Simonet is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Radley and is based
in London. Mr Simonet will relocate to Melbourne to take up the role.
Radley, founded in 1998, is a London based brand with a product range
covering women's handbags, luggage and a wide range of accessories. The
company has retail operations in England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Japan,
Taiwan, Germany and Malaysia and wider distribution through additional
stockists in all of these countries as well as Russia, South Africa,
Australia, Thailand and Switzerland. It also exports to 50 countries through
its online platform.
Prior to joining Radley, Mr Simonet was Vice President & General Manager,
International for apparel & underwear group DB Apparel and prior to that he
was the International Director of Seafolly Group based in Sydney.
Mr. Simonet began his career with LVHM where he worked for 11 years in
France, Scandinavia, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, and the UK and Ireland
before returning to Australia to join Seafolly.
Mr. Simonet has degrees in Law, Economics and Public administration from the
Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris, a Masters in International Management
from HEC Paris and the Vienna School of Economics and Business
Administration, a Masters Diploma in Business Administration from the HEC
School of Management in Paris and has completed the Harvard Business School
Executive Management qualification in Strategic Marketing Management.
The Chairman of Kathmandu, David Kirk said,
"We have undertaken a comprehensive international search to fill the role and
we are delighted Xavier has agreed to join Kathmandu as our new Chief
Executive Officer.
"Xavier has wide experience in retailing and brand development in Australia
and in many international markets. He has a proven track record building
brands and developing successful retail businesses in fashion, apparel,
accessories and related products.
"Xavier and his family are Australian citizens and they are very much looking
forward to returning to live and work in Australia."
Mr. Simonet said,
"I am delighted to join Kathmandu and to move back to Australia. The
potential for further growth at Kathmandu is strong, particularly
internationally, and I am really looking forward to working with the team."
Mr. Simonet will start at Kathmandu after working out his notice period with
Radley.
For further information please contact:
David Kirk Rebecca Edwards
Chairman GM - Group Human Resources
+61 438 678 837 +64 212 712 140
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