Findlay, Ohio (December 1, 2007) – Pukka® Headwear, a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of premium custom headwear, recently announced the hiring of James Thompson as the company’s new Marketing Director. Thompson’s hiring underlines Pukka’s commitment to becoming a leader in the custom headwear industry.
Thompson brings fourteen (14) years of experience with him to the Pukka management team. His extensive knowledge of marketing, strategic planning, project management and Web development coupled with his understanding of the distributor relationship building process provides Pukka with a seasoned professional in a key area of management.
"We are fortunate to have the opportunity to bring James aboard as our new Director of Marketing for Pukka. His blended experience and entrepreneurial mindset provide us with yet another team member that ultimately fits the Pukka lifestyle," said President Shawn Rogers. "His addition will prove pivotal as we re-focus our marketing efforts and enter new markets with our custom headwear products."
Pukka® headquartered in Findlay, Ohio, is a designer, manufacturer and marketer of premium custom headwear products in the golf, collegiate and team dealer markets. The name Pukka means "genuine, authentic, superior, first class". As industry’s "top-shelf" brand of premium custom headwear, Pukka provides the industry’s highest quality, fashion forward designs and the perfect fit. Pukka is a division of FDI, a privately owned father-and-son founded business. Since 1992, FDI has supplied many well known and highly respected fashion retail and wholesale companies in the apparel and accessories industry. For further information, please visit www.pukkaheadwear.com or call 1-877-345-5110 to speak with a customer service representative. To learn more about FDI visit www.fdizone.com.
Contact:
James Thompson
419 429 7808 ext. 147
jthompson@pukkaheadwear.com
www.pukkaheadwear.com
