The Warnaco Group, Inc. (NYSE: WRC) today announced the appointment of Michael Prendergast as President of its Chaps^® division. Mr. Prendergast will oversee design, development, merchandising, marketing and sales for the Chaps^® brand and will report directly to Frank Tworecke, President of the Sportswear Group.

Prendergast joins Warnaco from ROC Apparel, LLC, where he served as Group President for Rocawear. Previously, he spent seven years with Tommy Hilfiger, where he held senior leadership positions including Senior Vice President of Sales, Planning and Retail Development - Men’s Sportswear. In addition, Prendergast worked for Fasturn, Inc. and started his career with Cluett Peabody Inc.’s The Arrow Co.

"We are pleased to welcome Michael to our Chaps team,” commented Frank Tworecke. “Michael brings with him rich brand experience and leadership skills, which will serve us well as we continue to maximize the growth opportunities for our Chaps business.”

About Warnaco

The Warnaco Group, Inc., headquartered in New York, is a leading apparel company engaged in the business of designing, sourcing, marketing and selling intimate apparel, menswear, jeanswear, swimwear, men's and women's sportswear and accessories under such owned and licensed brands as Warner's^®, Olga^®, and Speedo^®, as well as Chaps^® sportswear and denim, and Calvin Klein^® men's and women's underwear, men’s and women’s bridge apparel and accessories, men's and women's jeans and jeans accessories, junior women's and children's jeans and men’s and women's swimwear.