Consumer >> CEO Interviews >> March 20, 2000
CAROL HOCHMAN joined Danskin Inc., in June 1999 as President and CEO
responsible for the operation of both Danskin and Pennaco Hosiery. Prior
to that, she held the position of Group President for Accessories at Liz
Claiborne Inc. There her responsibilities included the Handbag and Small
Leather Goods division, the Fashion Accessories division (scarves,
belts, hat, hair accessories and legwear) and the Jewelry division.
These divisions produced product under the Liz Claiborne brand for
traditional department stores, the First Issue label for Sears and the
Crazy Horse label for JC Penney. Prior to 1980 and the inception and
launch of these businesses, Ms. Hochman spent six years in the
International Division of May Department Stores developing and running
their programs in accessories. Ms. Hochman is on the Board of Directors
of the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association, Executive Committee of
FABB, a fashion accessories industry charitable organization, and a
founding Director of the Accessories Council, the accessories industry's
major trade association. Ms. Hochman is a Trustee of the Queens College
Foundation-CUNY, of which she is an alumnus, and a member of the Stony
Brook-Suny Corporate Advisory Board. Profile
Ms. Hochman: Danskin is a 118-year-old activewear company that started
out in the dance world, supplying tights and leotards to
