New CEO announced at Tommy Bahama

13/03/2008


Oxford Industries has announced the appointment of Terry R. Pillow as the new chief executive officer of the Tommy Bahama Group.

Mr Pillow will join Tommy Bahama on March 17 and will assume the CEO title on June 1,  at which time the current CEO and founder, Tony Margolis, will retire. “We are delighted to have Terry joining our organization in this critical and influential role,” commented J. Hicks Lanier, Chairman and CEO of Oxford Industries, Inc.

Mr. Lanier continued: “Terry's impressive career spans 30 years in the footwear, apparel and accessories business. He began his career at Neiman Marcus, which has long been viewed as one of the best training grounds in our industry. Subsequently he held executive leadership positions with several of the world’s most successful and renowned brands including A/X Armani Exchange, Coach and Polo Ralph Lauren. Terry has a very strong product, brand and retail background and I am confident that he is the right person to lead Tommy Bahama to the next level.”