In a shakeup, Byblos fires its president. (Byblos S.p.A.; Sergio Girombelli)

From: WWD | Date: June 9, 1992| Author: Costin, Glynis; Ilari, Alessandra; Lockwood, Lisa | Copyright information

Clothing firm Byblos SpA is in the process of restructuring. Donatella Girombelli, who will replace former head Sergio Girombelli, is president of Byblos' parent holding company Gruppo Genny SpA. She plans to involve the subsidiary more in the corporate philosophy planning and decision-making processes of Gruppo. She will also work more closely on the Byblos clothing line with designers Alan Cleaver and Keith Varty. Sergio Girombelli, president of Byblos for 10 years, is expected to be offere...

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