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Rose Jannuzzi Names SVP of Operations for SwimSpot

SwimSpot, the swimwear retailer owned by Raj Manufacturing, named Rose Jannuzzi senior vice president of operations.

With nearly 25 years’ experience in the industry, Jannuzzi previously served as chief operating officer of Cels Enterprises, the footwear company that produces Chinese Laundry. She also served as chief executive officer of Jannuzzi Clothing, the clothing company she founded in 2005. Her résumé also includes experience in planning and buying at Guess? Inc., The Wet Seal, Speedo, Rampage and May Co., and she served as a consultant for ShoeDazzle.

“We welcome Rose’s manufacturing and retail experience to the Raj family,” said Lisa Vogel, co-president of Raj, the Tustin, Calif.–based company that designs, manufactures and distributes several swim brands, including Athena, Nautica, Hurley, Next by Athena, Reef, Ella Moss, Splendid and Luxe by Lisa Vogel. “Her results-oriented approach and ability to think strategically make her an excellent addition to our management team as we continue to grow our sales and profitability.”