Naked Brand Group Inc., the underwear maker based on Vancouver, has appointed Christopher Heyn to the its board of directors. Heyn most recently was the CEO and chairman of Summit Golf Brands.
Prior to Summit Gold Brands he
joined DC Management Group, overseeing multiple lines of business
including Mallory & Church, LINCs Sportswear, Tumi, Cole Haan,
Kenneth Cole, and Kate Spade. From
2003 to 2008 he was the President of Nautica Sportswear & Nautica
Jeans Company. Before Nautica, he the SVP for
National Basketball Association (NBA)'s Global Merchandising Group.
“I am excited to become a member of the Naked board. I am energized by the organizations commitment and passion to create superior products. The Naked brands' combination of style, great fit , performance fabrics and functionality are a powerful combination for today's market, Naked can develop a solid foundation on which to build its brand for the future. I look forward to helping the team achieve their financial and product goals,” said Christopher Heyn.
“Naked is laser focused on its current domestic business and strong company vision. Our top line continues to positively perform each month as per the execution of our business plan and new opportunities are presenting themselves daily. Chris' experience will be vital in the next six to twelve months and he will be an integral part in realizing these current and future growth strategies. Furthermore, his exemplary character and energy is a perfect fit with our Company's culture and vision,” stated Joel Primus, President of Naked.
