Tura Announces Executive Changes
Tura, a member of the Eschenbach Group, announced executive leadership changes effective October 3. Scott Sennett has joined Tura as the new president and CEO. John Weir, in preparation for his retirement, will remain in an advisory role through the end of the year, while Keith Kamalich has been promoted to executive vice president.
Formerly president at the Oxford Apparel Group, Sennett will have responsibility for the general management of the company, including strategic planning, brand management, marketing, inventory, design, product development and new business development.
He brings to Tura over 24 years of leadership and general management experience in brand strategy, sales and marketing, licensing, merchandising, product development, supply chain and risk management as well as a consistent record of positive results working with leading retailers to develop licensed, branded and private label fashion accessories, apparel and eyewear.
“Scott’s extensive knowledge of the eyewear industry as well as his profound experience in theU.S.fashion business adds great value to Tura and its professional team. His investment in Tura is strong proof for his long-term commitment to sustain the impressive growth path of the company. At the same time, I would like to extend my thanks to John Weir for his dedication to Tura over the past 24 years, in which Tura continued to be an important U.S. eyewear company,” said Dr. Wolfgang Rebstock, CEO of the Eschenbach Group.
