San Francisco-based Levi Strauss & Co. has appointed James Curleigh executive vice president and president, Levi's® brand, effective July 5, 2012, and Varun Bhatia chief human resources officer, effective July 23, 2012; and has promoted Joelle Maher to executive vice president and president, Global Retail.

Switzerland-based Clariant AG has appointed Anjani Prasad global head, new business development, Textile Chemicals business unit.

Mauldin, S.C.-based Mount Vernon Mills Inc. has named John "Bud" Strickland director of product development, Denim Division.

Paris-based Lectra has named Emmanuel Mussault director, marketing intelligence and communication.


Boulder, Colo.-based Outlast Technologies Inc. has appointed Michael Coors CEO.

The Industrial Fabrics Association International, Roseville, Minn., has named Mary J. Hennessy president and CEO.

Atlanta-based Oxford Industries Inc. has elected Thomas C. Chubb III, president, to its Board of Directors.

Kent, Ohio-based Kent Adhesive Products Co. has named Suresh Murugesan, Ph.D., senior chemist and new product development manager.

New York City-based CIT Group Inc. has named Jonathan A. Lucas president, CIT Trade Finance, effective July 2, 2012.

United Kingdom-based Bureau Veritas Consumer Products Services UK has named Phil Hartley business development manager.

Carmel, Ind.-based Top Value Fabrics has named Danny Jimenez print media sales consultant.


Red Bank, N.J.-based Concept III Textiles International has added Mark Palmer to its United Kingdom office's sales team.

Allentown, Pa.-based Precision Roll Grinders Inc. has named Bob Giebner account manager.

Cincinnati-based Cintas Corp. has promoted Nick Perkins to group vice president, Mountain Region.

Belgium-based Balta Group has appointed Carl Verstraelen acting CEO, effective July 31, 2012.

June 2012