Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> August 30, 1999
MICHAEL J. SETOLA was appointed Chairman and CEO of Salant Corporation
in December 1998. Prior to that Mr. Setola served as President and CEO
of Salant's highly profitable Perry Ellis Menswear division and held
that role until 1993. Mr. Setola was promoted to Perry Ellis from the
Salant Children's Apparel Group where he spent two years directing a
significant operational turnaround as President. Before joining Salant,
Mr. Setola's background was in the Children's Apparel sector, serving in
Senior Marketing and merchandising roles with the Ocean Pacific and
Health-tex brands. He is a 1980 graduate of Upsala College where he
double-majored in Marketing and Economics. He is very active in
community and industry programs and currently serves as Co-Chairman of
the NCCJ (National Council for Community and Justice), is on the
Executive Committee of the TFA (The Fashion Association) and is on the
Board of Governors of the YMA (Young Menswear Association). On numerous
occasions, Mr. Setola has served as Chairman of the NY Council of Boy
Scouts for the Men and Boyswear fundraiser. Mr. Setola is married and
has two children. Profile
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Mr. Setola: The Salant
