Esprit: Holly Li new CEO

Holly Li is to take over as CEO of Chinese operations of the apparel manufacturer Esprit Holdings Ltd., Hong Kong, as of February 1, 2012. Ms. Li will be responsible for achieving Esprit's growth ambitions in China and in this position will report directly to the Group´s CEO, Ronald van der Vis. Currently, Ms. Li is acting as Vice President and General Manager North China of adidas AG, Herzogenaurach/Germany.

Holly Li holds a degree in Apparel Design & Engineering, as well as an MBA. She built her career for eleven years with Adidas as Regional Sales Manager, Senior Business Development Manager, Regional Director and currently as Vice President and General Manager for North China.