Jeanswest exec heads to NZ

MELBOURNE: Denimwear brand Jeanswest has lost one of its top executives to listed New Zealand apparel retailer Hallenstein-Glasson. Tali Kalb has spent the past seven years at Jeanswest but has handed in her notice after accepting a new role as Hallenstein's general manager of merchandise.

Kalb initially served as womenswear product manger at Jeanswest and more recently was merchandise director covering the whole business including menswear, womenswear, denim and accessories. Prior to that she was design manager for sportswear giant Adidas.

Hallensteins chief executive Shayne Quanchi said the company was "thrilled" to be appointing someone of Kalb's calibre and experience to the key Glassons buying role.

"The right buying direction can make or break a brand and we're delighted to have Tali on board to lead Glassons' overall fashion direction into the future."