PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL TAPS JASON ZUCKERMAN AS PRESIDENT OF ITS NAMESAKE DIVISION

Perry Ellis International (PEI) has appointed Jason Zuckerman to president of the company’s namesake Perry Ellis division.

Zuckerman joins the company from PVH Corporation, where he most recently served as president of wholesale for Calvin Klein. Over his over 14-year tenure at PVH, Zuckerman has also held positions such as SVP of Sales for Izod Sportswear and Golf, and EVP of Strategy and Business Development for Speedo. He was also responsible for developing strategies resulting in sales and driving revenue across all channels of distribution. Zuckerman started his career at Tommy Hilfiger.

With over 23 years of experience in the industry, Zuckerman will now be charged with managing the global sales for Perry Ellis menswear apparel. He will be responsible for the strategic efforts of sales, planning, and merchandising as well as driving the overall growth of the division.

Zuckerman will be based in New York, reporting directly to Oscar Feldenkreis, president and chief executive officer of PEI.