Sportsgirl GM
Australian womenswear retailer Sportsgirl has promoted its former buying manager of apparel Elle McLauchlan (Barron has since assumed the position of chief operating officer of the Sussan Group.
Jetting about town
Louise Ashton has been appointed PR executive of fashion swimwear company Jets. Ashton, who brings to the role extensive experience in the public relations and fashion industries, replaces Adrian De Brock (
Thriving business
Melbourne-based public relations company Thrive PR has unveiled a host of new appointments and accounts. Liz Wilson has been appointed senior consultant, with Merilla Colovic and Rebecca Dight joining the company as consultants. Colovic joins the company from London-based PR company Porterfield, where she managed a number of large accounts including international property group Savills.
The company has also added outdoor footwear and apparel manufacturer Timberland, furniture retailer Domo Collections, art supply company Sanfor and Austereo's Triple M to its stable of clients.
from left to right: Rebecca Dight, Merilla Colovic and Liz Wilson.
Director appointed
Robert Alan Glass has been appointed director of sportswear retailer Rebel Sport. Glass boasts extensive experience in tax management and consulting, having worked for several listed companies in a variety of accounting and managerial roles.
Change of scenery
Designer knitwear company Sabatini has relocated its head office to Sydney. The new office is located at suite 305, 61 Marlborough Street, Surry Hills, Sydney. The company can be contacted on (02) 9310 3955.
In the fast lane
Dina Pilgrim, account manager for Sydney-based public relations agency Fast Lane Publicity, is currently on maternity leave. Pilgrim will return to the company on a freelance basis at a later date. At the time of press, the company was looking to appoint a new publicist.
On the books
Sydney-based PR agency Lee Manfred Public Relations has forged a marketing agreement with emerging women's fashion label Catherine Maple-Brown. Company director Lee Manfred will oversee the new account.
Change of scenery
Melbourne-based software supplier Soft Centre has relocated to larger premises in Collingwood. Its new office is located at 8a Gipps Street, Collingwood. The company can be contacted on (03) 9419 6999.
New project coordinator
Kirsten Hudsen has been appointed project coordinator of Designedge Belmont. Hudsen suceeds Niamh O'Reilly who left the company in June.
Hamilton joins CBRE
Sandy Hamilton has joined international property group CB Richard Ellis as senior director, CBRE Consulting. In his new role Hamilton will be responsible for developing the CBRE Consulting business, which provides clients with due diligence consultancy services in retail and commercial property.