ABG ANNOUNCES EXECUTIVE PROMOTIONS

NEW YORK, NY – MAY 3, 2018 – ABG has experienced remarkable growth in the last year. The addition of new brands, world-class talent, and most recently, the opening of our Shanghai headquarters, have brought us closer to our goal of achieving $10 billion in annual retail sales by 2020, with 50% being generated by international business.

As we continue to add dimension to the portfolio and implement new business models, we are elevating key executives. Therefore, ABG is pleased to announce the following promotions.

 Corey Salter, President, Celebrity & Entertainment

Effective immediately, Corey Salter has been named President, Celebrity & Entertainment. Corey joined ABG in 2012 when the company was in its infancy and has played an integral role in relaunching and repositioning a number of the company’s brands through strategic category expansion, collaborations, and media and entertainment partnerships. As President, Corey will spearhead all Celebrity & Entertainment business efforts and oversee the pillar’s brand management groups in tandem with Jarrod Weber.

  Jarrod Weber, President, Brand

Effective immediately, Jarrod Weber has been named President, Brand. Jarrod joined ABG in March 2014, after practicing corporate and intellectual property law for eight years at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP. Throughout his tenure at ABG, he has driven strong growth for the portfolio through strategic category and retail expansion across the luxury, specialty, department store, mid-tier, and ecommerce channels. In his new role, Jarrod will lead the company’s Lifestyle and Celebrity & Entertainment brand management teams as they continue to work closely with ABG’s operating and distribution partners to drive the success of our brands.

 Nicholas F. Martire, President, International will remain at the helm of ABG’s international growth initiatives, opening new offices and expanding teams in key markets including Shanghai, Mexico City, and London. Corey and Jarrod will work together on business development for the U.S., maintaining ABG’s strong momentum, as well as coordinating with Nicholas on international efforts. Jarrod, Corey, and Nicholas will continue to report directly to Nick Woodhouse, President & CMO of ABG.

We are very excited about this evolution and have tremendous confidence in the next level of leadership at ABG.

Please join us in congratulating Jarrod and Corey and wishing them continued success!