TKO Apparel Inc., announced the appointment of Wayne Righter as president of sales for BONGO(R) Jeans.
Mr. Righter brings with him over ten years of experience in Womenswear, Menswear and Junior denim divisions. Mr. Righter joins the company from Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A., where he held the title of vice president of sales for Womenswear Special Sizes. Over a course of seven years at Tommy Hilfiger, Mr. Righter also held the positions of vice president of Sales for Men's Jeans and Boys Divisions and vice president of Sales for Missy Better Sportswear and Large Sizes.
Wayne Righter, stated, “BONGO is one of the top junior brands in the marketplace and I am excited to be working with the team. I look forward to growing the BONGO junior business as well as launching BONGO Men this Fall.”
James Tate, CEO of TKO, stated: “Wayne is a wonderful addition to our management team. His strong management skills and business acumen will be yet another block in our foundation as we continue our efforts to build a professional working atmosphere and business plan. Wayne also brings with him a wealth of experience in the denim business and we look forward to a prosperous future.”