In Brief: Halston Borghese
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Halston Borghese: Betsy Olum named senior VP marketing with responsibility for all Princess Marcella Borghese products and the Halston Division fragrances, which include Catalyst for Men and Nautica. Olum, who was formerly general manager, North America for Escada Beaute, reports to Halston Borghese North America President Sherry Baker. Halston Borghese also appoints Cora Grayer to the post of senior director of marketing, with primary duties focusing on Princess Marcella Borghese skin care products. Grayer, who will report to Olum, was most recently director of marketing at the Donna Karan Beauty Company...
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