UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of: April 2019
Commission File Number:001-38544
NAKED BRAND GROUP LIMITED
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
c/o Bendon Limited, Building 7C, Huntley Street, Alexandria, NSW 2015, Australia
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
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Appointment of Certain Officers.
On April 2, 2019, the board of directors (the “Board”) of Naked Brand Group Limited (the “Company”) appointed Anna Johnson as Chief Executive Officer of the Company. In connection with Ms. Johnson’s appointment, Justin Davis-Rice was appointed as Executive Chairman and resigned as Chief Executive Officer of the Company.
Ms. Johnson, 47 years old, brings to Naked a track record of over 25 years’ experience driving growth across a number of industries, including consumer electronics, outdoor adventure and intimate apparel. From September 2018 until her appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the Company, Ms. Johnson was the Chief Executive Officer of Bendon Limited (“Bendon”), the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary. In addition, from 2012 to June 2017, she was Executive General Manager of Bendon, spearheading Bendon’s retail channel and delivering sequential 30% plus returns from multiple women’s categories. From June 2017 to September 2018, Ms. Johnson was Executive General Manager of operations with The Warehouse Group (NZE: WHS), one of New Zealand’s largest publicly listed companies, where she oversaw $1 billion of revenue and a 93-store footprint. Prior to 2012, Ms. Johnson was the General Manager for the New Zealand territory and franchisee with Harvey Norman (ASX: HVN), one of Australia’s largest list retailers.
Other Events.
Attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this report is a press release dated April 3, 2019, issued by the Company, announcing Ms. Johnson’s appointment.
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
Exhibit | Description | |
99.1 | Press release. |
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated: April 3, 2019
NAKED BRAND GROUP LIMITED | ||
By: | /s/ Justin Davis-Rice | |
Name: | Justin Davis-Rice | |
Title: | Executive Chairman |