Perry Ellis International (NASDAQ:PERY) announced the promotion of John F. (“Jack”) Voith to President, of the Golf, & Sportswear Division effective immediately.

Jack joined Perry Ellis International in 2000, most recently serving as Executive Vice President of the Sportswear Division. He brings more than 30 years of management & apparel sales experience to his new role, including his time at Phillips Van Heusen & Arrow Shirt Co., where he served as EVP of Sportswear within both organizations. Mr. Voith graduated with a B.A. from Towson University in 1977.

“Jack’s extensive industry experience, leadership and managerial insights have been instrumental in growing our Golf and Hispanic platforms from niche businesses to a division of over $150 million in sales. With the recent addition of the Callaway Golf brand for apparel, these businesses have emerged as key growth areas for our success,” commented Oscar Feldenkreis, President and COO of Perry Ellis International. “We congratulate Jack on this well deserved promotion and look forward to his strong contributions to make our company reach its potential.”

About Perry Ellis International

Perry Ellis International, Inc. is a leading designer, distributor and licensor of a broad line of high quality men's and women's apparel, accessories, and fragrances. The Company's collection of dress and casual shirts, golf sportswear, sweaters, dress and casual pants and shorts, jeans wear, active wear and men's and women's swimwear is available through all major levels of retail distribution. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns a portfolio of nationally and internationally recognized brands including Perry Ellis®, Jantzen®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, C&C California®, Cubavera®, Munsingwear®, Savane®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Grand Slam®, Natural Issue®, Pro Player®, the Havanera Co.®, Axis®, Tricots St. Raphael®, Gotcha®, Girl Star®, MCD® John Henry®, Mondo di Marco®, Redsand®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties including Dockers® for outerwear, Nike® and JAG® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PING® and PGA TOUR® for golf apparel. Additional information on the Company is available at http://www.pery.com. 

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