Gary Sims, Renowned Global Consumer Products Expert, Joins Naples Soap Company as Advisor
Naples Soap Company (OTCQB: NASO) has announced the appointment of Gary Sims as an Advisor. Sims brings over 30 years of experience in global consumer products, having been instrumental in Tommy Hilfiger's growth into a billion-dollar brand. He has also led successful ventures for companies including Callaway Golf Apparel, Edwin Jeans, and Johnnie-O. In his new role, Sims will focus on expanding Naples Soap Company's wholesale distribution channels and enhancing its portfolio of personal care and wellness brands. CEO Deanna Wallin emphasized that Sims' expertise will drive the company's growth through omnichannel distribution.
- Appointment of Gary Sims, renowned for growing Tommy Hilfiger into a billion-dollar brand.
- Sims brings over 30 years of experience in global consumer product companies.
- Focus on expanding wholesale distribution channels.
- Potential for accelerated growth through omnichannel distribution.
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- Sims to drive expansion of Naples Soap Company’s wholesale business
- Part of the original team that led Tommy Hilfiger brand into billion-dollar-plus sales
- Launched, led, and advised successful premium brands, operations, and transactions for companies including Callaway Golf Apparel, Edwin Jeans, Johnnie-O and more
Mr. Sims has led global consumer product companies and advised private equity firms in the areas of strategic planning, branding, product development, supply chain, merchandising, sales, organizational development, licensing, retail, and global event management. Encompassing over thirty years of experience, Mr. Sims initially specialized in the areas of wholesale and retail apparel and accessories and was part of the original team that drove the growth of the Tommy Hilfiger brand into the billion-dollar-plus range. He was President of Ashworth, where he also led the successful launch of Callaway Golf Apparel. Since 2013, Mr. Sims has been the Founder & CEO of International Brands Group, a brand management company, with general partnerships in a portfolio of brands and licenses in fashion, sport, digital marketing, hospitality, and wellness. Mr. Sims has also launched and or led successful operations and transactions of several premium brands, including J Lindeberg, William Rast, Robert Graham, Edwin Jeans, and Volition America. He is a Folds of Honor Wingman, where he supports the charity in its mission to provide scholarships to the spouses and children of America’s fallen or disabled military.
Gary Sims commented, “Naples Soap Company has the customer passion and loyalty, the retail appeal, product quality, and management team to become a major national and international selfcare brand. I’m so pleased to join the Company as an Advisor and to help guide their trajectory to accelerated growth through omnichannel distribution of their expanding portfolio of brands and products.”
“We are thrilled to have Gary as an Advisor. His interest in joining us is a testament to the value and future potential of Naples Soap Company. Having been part of building brands like Tommy Hilfiger into billions of dollars in revenue and advised private equity firms in retail, the expertise Gary brings to us is catalytic,” stated Naples Soap Company CEO, Deanna Wallin.
For more information about Naples Soap Company and their products, visit www.naplessoap.com.
About Naples Soap Company, Inc.
Founded in 2009 by Deanna Wallin, Naples Soap Company is a supplier of more than 400 bath, body and personal care products. Products are sold at the Company’s 13 retail locations in
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Deanna Wallin, CEO & Founder, Naples Soap Company, (239) 325-8263, investorrelations@naplessoap.com
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