BUYING DIRECTOR APPOINTED

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Liberty PLC

05 November 2008

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

5 November 2008 

LIBERTY APPOINTS BERGDORF GOODMAN SENIOR VP EDWIN BURSTELL AS BUYING DIRECTOR

Liberty, the Regent Street emporium, today announces the appointment of Edwin Burstell as Buying Director for the flagship store as well as the newly-launched online store Liberty.co.uk.

Edwin Burstell joins Liberty in early December from Bergdorf Goodman, where he was Senior Vice President in charge of the buying and merchandising of all non - apparel categories, comprising beauty, home, jewellery, handbags, accessories and footwear.  Edwin has been a key player in the US luxury retail market since 1983, having held successful managerial positions at Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdales and Henri Bendel.  

Geoffroy de La Bourdonnaye, CEO of Liberty, commented: 'I am proud to welcome Ed to the Liberty team.  His arrival coincides with the major revitalisation of the store due to take place in the first half of 2009.  Ed's priceless experience in some of the world's most respected luxury emporia will help us achieve our vision of Liberty as the most loved and avant-garde British luxury brand.'  

Edwin Burstell said: 'I am thrilled to be joining Geoffroy de La Bourdonnaye and his team. Liberty is one in a handful of unique retail destinations in the world - truly iconic yet cutting edge - and is poised to move to the next level. I hope to be instrumental in this endeavour.'

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Contact: 

Geoffroy de La Bourdonnaye Chief Executive, Liberty.     Tel: [phone]

Kate Brindley, Head of Press, Liberty:

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Baron Phillips, Baron Phillips Associates.                           Tel: [phone]

 

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