Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> December 10, 2001
PETER GILSON currently serves as the Chairman, CEO and Chairman of the
Executive Committee of the Board of Directors of Swiss Army Brands, Inc.
Prior to this, he was President and CEO of Physician Support Systems,
Inc., a company specializing in the management of large physician
practices and hospitals that he acquired in 1991. From 1989 to present,
Mr. Gilson has served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the
Warrington Group, Ltd., a manufacturer of safety products. From
1987-1989, he was Executive Vice President of The Timberland Company, a
manufacturer of footwear and outdoor clothing. From 1978-1987, Mr.
Gilson served as President of the GoreTex' Fabrics division of W.L. Gore
& Associates. From 1963-1978, he worked for DuPont', primarily in the
international department. Profile
JEFFREY TURNER was elected to the office of President of Swiss Army
Brands, Inc., on April 1, 2001. Mr. Turner was promoted to the office of
Senior Vice President - Marketing and Product Development in November
1998. Mr. Turner joined the company as Vice President of Marketing in
March 1997. From 1995 through 1997, Mr. Turner was Executive Vice
President of Silhouette Optical Limited and from 1991 through 1995 he
was General Manager/Eyewear Division of Nikon, Inc. Profile
Swiss Army Brands, Inc.?
Mr. Turner: Swiss Army Brands, Inc., has been a distributor of
Victorinox Original Swiss Army
