Iconix Brand Group Promotes Key Executives

Executives Yehuda Shmidman, Lanie List and Carolyn D'Angelo were recently promoted at Iconix Brand Group.

Shmidman has been promoted to chief operating officer. He joined the company in 2005 and has contributed to Iconix's international growth strategy, as well as having holding a leadership role with the recent integration of the Peanuts franchise. Before Iconix, Shmidman held positions at licensing agencies, which involved direct-to-retail relationships with Isaac Mizrahi at Target and Merch Vintage Rock at Kmart.

List has been appointed to chief merchandising officer. She's been at Iconix since its transition into a licensing company in 2004, supporting its merchandising strategies and direct-to-retail deals. Recently, List has taken on leadership of the company's MG Icon joint venture. In addition, she has held merchant and trend positions at Target and Marshall Fields.

D'Angelo was promoted to senior vice president of brand management for the home division. She joined Iconix in 2007 and has supported the company's home business operations, including direct-to-retail deals for Cannon at Sears and Kmart and Charisma at Costco. D'Angelo previously worked at Westpoint Home, leading the Ralph Lauren business and Waverly Lifestyle Group, which included direct-to-retail partnerships with Target and Lowe's.

"I am pleased to announce the promotion of these three talented individuals whose hard work and dedication have been integral to the growth and success of our company," says Neil Cole, chairman and chief executive officer of Iconix Brand Group. "In these expanded roles, I am confident that their continued contributions will be a huge asset to our company."