Press Release:
Groupe Bikini Village Announces Appointment of Isabelle Grise as President and Chief Executive Officer
SAINTE-JULIE, QUEBEC–(Marketwired – Aug 4, 2014) – Jocelyn Dumas, Executive Chairman of the Board of Groupe Bikini Village Inc. (GBV.TO) today announced that Mrs. Isabelle Grisé has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of the corporation.
Mrs. Grisé was President and Chief Executive Officer of Fruits & Passion until its sale last year to South Korea’s LG Corp. Prior to joining Fruits & Passion, Mrs. Grisé spent 17 years with La Senza, where she was Senior Vice President, responsible for planning, marketing and visual merchandising. Mrs. Grisé contributed to La Senza’s growth until it was sold to L Brands and the head office moved to Columbus, Ohio.
“Mrs. Grisé brings a wealth of experience to Groupe Bikini Village with her vast knowledge and expertise in merchandising and marketing in a sector closely related to our own,” said Mr. Dumas. “Furthermore, her solid track record for quickly improving company operations will prove crucial to our organization’s transformation.”
About Groupe Bikini Village
Groupe Bikini Village inc. is a leading swimwear retailer with a network of boutiques across Eastern Canada. In its inviting stores, Bikini Village helps its customers choose from among Canada’s widest selection of swimwear, beachwear, travel clothing and beach accessories. Headquartered in Sainte-Julie, Quebec, Groupe Bikini Village operates 53 stores and employs approximately 400 people; its securities trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the stock symbol GBV. For more information about Groupe Bikini Village, please visit our website at www.bikinivillage.com.
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