Authentic Fitness Corp, a division of the Warnaco Group Inc. has announced that Stephen Davies was promoted to Executive Vice President-Accessories, Speedo Division.

“Stephen has been instrumental in doubling our accessory and hard goods business over the last two years,” said Susan Guensch, president of Speedo. “We look to this business segment for continued growth in the future.”

Roger Williams, president of Authentic Fitness, said “Stephen has built a strong team around him and continues to be responsive to our customer needs. We are extremely pleased with this area of our Speedo business.”

Davies heads the Accessories/Hard Goods group in development, merchandising and manufacturing. His previous position was Vice President of Merchandising-Accessories. He has been with the company since July 2000.