NEW YORK, Dec. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The Jones
Group Inc. ("Jones," the "Company") (NYSE: JNY) today announced the
promotion of Aida Tejero-DeColli to
the newly created position of Chief People Officer, effective
immediately. In this elevated role, Aida will continue to
lead all efforts supporting Human Resources activities at Jones
including, talent acquisition and management, training and
development, and associate compensation, benefit and recognition
programs. She will continue to report to Wesley R. Card, Chief Executive Officer of The
Jones Group.
Wesley Card, Chief Executive
Officer of Jones, commented: "Attracting, developing and
maintaining exceptional industry talent is central to Jones'
mission to be the leading global fashion company. Given the
importance of this charge, we believe formally elevating Aida to
the C-suite reflects Jones' commitment to this effort. Since
her arrival at The Jones Group just over 18 years ago, Aida has
been an outstanding human resources executive and has been
essential in championing our various people related
initiatives. I am very proud to announce this well-deserved
promotion."
Ms. Tejero-DeColli stated: "I am honored by this promotion and
the recognition of my work and that of the entire Human Resources
team. It is a tremendous endorsement of the work we've done
to create a people centric environment. We are creating a
workplace where growth is driven by exceptional talent who are
leading, shaping and evolving the Company every day. In this
enhanced role, I look forward to building upon our efforts to make
The Jones Group the most desirable place to work in our
industry."
About Aida
Tejero-DeColli
Ms. Tejero-DeColli began her career with The Jones Group in
August 1994 as Director of Human
Resources and most recently served as Executive Vice President of
Human Resources. Prior to joining the Company, she held
several management positions with QVC Corporation. Ms.
Tejero-DeColli received a BA from the University of Miami, MS from St. Thomas University and JD from Georgia State University.
About The Jones Group Inc.
The Jones Group Inc. (www.jonesgroupinc.com) is a leading global
designer, marketer and wholesaler of over 35 brands with product
expertise in apparel, footwear, jeanswear, jewelry and
handbags. The Jones Group has a reputation for innovation,
excellence in product quality and value, operational execution and
talent. The Company also markets directly to consumers
through branded specialty retail and outlet stores, through
concessions at upscale department stores and through its e-commerce
sites.
The Company's internationally recognized brands and licensing
agreements (L) include: Nine West, Jones New York, Anne Klein, Kurt
Geiger, Rachel Roy (L),
Robert Rodriguez, Robbi & Nikki,
Stuart Weitzman, Brian Atwood (L), Boutique 9, Easy Spirit,
Carvela, Gloria Vanderbilt, l.e.i.,
Bandolino, Enzo Angiolini, Nine
& Co., GLO, Joan & David, Miss KG, Kasper, Energie,
Evan-Picone, Le Suit, Mootsies
Tootsies, Grane, Erika, Napier, Jessica
Simpson (L), Givenchy (L), Judith
Jack, Albert Nipon,
Pappagallo and Rafe (L).
SOURCE The Jones Group Inc.