Dirk-Jan Stoppelenburg new CEO of Gant

Dirk-Jan Stoppelenburg has been appointed CEO of Gant. His most
recent position was as Managing Director of Tetra Pak Benelux and he
has extensive experience from senior positions in global companies.
Dirk-Jan Stoppelenburg will assume his new position not later than
July 1, 2008. Gant's CFO Henrik Fredin will function as acting CEO
during the period until the position is filled by Gant's new CEO.