Men's Wearhouse shuffles exec team

HOUSTON Men's Wearhouse announced that Doug Ewert, formerly evp and coo, has been promoted to president and coo and that Charlie Bresler, formerly president, has been named as evp of marketing and human resources.

Commenting on these changes, George Zimmer, chairman and ceo, said, "This realignment of the executive management team will create a greater focus of the company's operating talent in the areas of MW that will drive future shareholder value. Doug in his expanded capacity will become more directly involved in store operations across all of the company's retail apparel businesses in addition to his existing merchandising and distribution responsibilities. Charlie will continue in managing the execution of the company's overall marketing strategies as well as guide our human resource teams and initiatives that impact our corporate culture on a daily basis. Both Doug and Charlie will continue to report directly to me."

Doug Ewert joined the company in 1995. He was general merchandise manager from 1996 to 2000 and was promoted to vp and general merchandise manager in 1999. He subsequently served as senior vp and general merchandising manager for two years and evp and general merchandising manager for three years. In January 2005, he was named evp and coo.