Kellwood Company appointed Michael W. Kramer as president and CEO of its womens clothing business, effective Aug. 18, 2008.
As President and CEO, Kramer will be responsible for the overall growth and direction of the womens clothing business, which includes the design, marketing, and development of leading womens apparel brands including Vince, My Michelle, Phat Fashions, Sag Harbor, Briggs New York, and XOXO. He will oversee all aspects of business operations.
Kramer will assume his post from Robert C. Skinner, Jr., formerly chairman, president and CEO, who will resign from Kellwood to pursue other interests. Christopher T. Metz, Managing Director, Sun Capital Partners, Inc. thanked Mr. Skinner for his contributions as CEO, stating, “Bobs leadership during this transition period has been very helpful in aligning Kellwoods senior management team around our core strategies and to initiating their execution. We wish him well.”