Allan Zwerner

Council Member Biography

Allan Zwerner is an Independent Consultant in the apparel retail and manufacturing industry, since September 2006. Previously, Mr. Zwerner has served as President of Men's and Women's for Tommy Hilfiger USA, from October 2003 to September 2006. In this role, he was the key player in the turnaround of Tommy Hilfiger Men's Sportswear Division. Prior, he has worked with Perry Ellis International as a Member of the Board of Directors and the President of Licensing. He was the Senior Vice President of Men's at J Crew and Senior Vice President of Men's and Children's with Federated Department Stores. His expertise includes product development, sourcing and design. He has a strong grasp of the industry through his relationships with the Chief Executive Officers, Presidents and General Merchandise Managers on both the retail and manufacturing sides of the business. He has over five years of experience in both the Teen Juniors Market, as well as Intimate Apparel market. (This is me - Update Profile)

Employment History

2006 - present

Independent Consultant, Allan Zwerner Consulting

2003 - 2006

President of Mens and Womens Department, TOMMY HILFIGER U.S.A., INC

2000 - 2003

President of Licensing, PERRY ELLIS INTERNATIONAL INC

1999 - 2000

GMM Sr VP, JCrew

1996 - 1999

Sr VP, MACY'S, INC