Iconix appoints John Haugh as its new CEO
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John N. Haugh has been appointed President and a member of the Board of Directors at Iconix Brand Group effective February 23, 2016. He will become Chief Executive Officer of Iconix on April 1, 2016 as interim CEO Peter Cuneo will transition to become Executive Chairman of the Iconix Board.
Haugh is a proven executive with more than 30 years of experience leading premier global brands and retail businesses at companies, including Luxottica, Build-A-Bear Workshop, and Mars. In his role as president of Sun, Luxury and Retail Services for Luxottica Retail, he led more than 14,000 Sunglass Hut associates; managed the Luxottica and Macy's license operations business; directed the luxury optical business; and managed real estate, design and construction for Luxottica Retail, N.A.
"Our Board has identified in John a talented and experienced executive who can focus Iconix on accelerating organic growth with our portfolio of brands and on exploring opportunities for new acquisitions," said Cuneo, adding, “We are well positioned for the next stage of growth under John's leadership, and when I transition to Executive Chairman on April 1, my focus will shift to areas of need where I can best help the company."
"It is an honor to take on the leadership of Iconix Brand Group. The company occupies a position of prominence in the industry and holds a tremendous portfolio of iconic brands that account for approximately 13 billion dollars of retail sales globally. I look forward to leading a talented management team committed to our next stage of growth as we work with our retail partners to help them maximize the strength that the Iconix brands can bring to their businesses," added Haugh.
Haugh is a member of the board of directors of Aeropostale, and serves on the Board of Trustees for the International Council of Shopping Centers.