Gotta new Gig! André Warren named as VP & Chief Merchandising Officer for Advanstar Fashion Group

Advanstar Communications Inc. has tapped André Warren as Vice President and Chief Merchandising Officer for its Fashion Group, according to Women's Wear Daily.In the new role, Warren will head up merchandising strategy for the company’s MAGIC, Project, WWDMagic and Pool trade shows.Warren has over two decades of apparel and retail experience, including stints as a men’s wear buyer at Fred Segal Fun and Ron Herman.

Advanstar Communications Inc. is a leading worldwide media company providing integrated marketing solutions for the Fashion, Life Sciences and Powersports industries. Advanstar serves business professionals and consumers in these industries with its portfolio of 147 events, 68 publications and directories, 267 electronic products and Web sites, as well as educational and direct marketing products and services. Market leading brands and a commitment to delivering innovative, quality products and services enables Advanstar to “Connect Our Customers With Theirs.” Advanstar has approximately 1,000 employees and currently operates from multiple offices in North America and Europe.

Source: Stylesight