Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> May 18, 2009

Neil J. Katz – Parlux Fragrances, Inc. (parl)

NEIL J. KATZ was appointed Director and Interim Chief Executive Officer of Parlux Fragrances, Inc., in February 2007, and subsequently was appointed Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the company in May 2007. From March 2004 through December 2006, Mr. Katz served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Gemini Cosmetics, Inc., a prestige fragrance company. From 2003 through 2004, he served as President of Strategem Creative Marketing Corporation, a marketing and consulting company that provided services to third parties. From 1991 through 2002, Mr. Katz served as President of Liz Claiborne Cosmetics, the prestige fragrance division of the Liz Claiborne Corporation. From 1986 to 1990, Mr. Katz served as President of Revlon's Beauty Care Division. He is currently serving as a Director on the Board of Directors of the Personal Care Products Council (formerly, The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association) and The Fragrance Foundation. Profile
TWST: Let's begin with a brief historical sketch of the company and a picture of

the things you're doing right now.

Mr. Katz: I think it's best to take a 360 view of the beauty market. This