Pacific Sunwear of California has hired Lou Ann Bett to the position of division president of d.e.m.o. as of May 1, 2005. Bett will be responsible for all merchandising, design, marketing, and planning functions of the d.e.m.o. division. Bett will report to Tim Harmon, the company’s president and chief merchandising officer.
“We are truly excited and pleased to announce that Lou Ann Bett will be joining us as division president of d.e.m.o.,” stated Tim Harmon, the company’s president and chief merchandising officer. “Lou Ann’s retail experience and sourcing background are a great fit for d.e.m.o. We believe the addition of Lou Ann further strengthens our merchandising team and supports the company’s growth plans,” concluded Harmon.
Bett comes to d.e.m.o. with 21 years of retail and apparel experience. From April 2001 to February of 2005, Bett worked for the Limited Corp. serving as VP/general merchandising manager of Express Women’s and most recently as VP/general merchandise manager of Express Men’s. Prior to that she worked from 1987 to 2001 in roles of increased responsibility for the Express Division with positions as a buyer, Sr. buyer, and VP/merchandise manager.
