Gerald Kitchen
Chief Operating Officer at FGX International Holdings Ltd.
Profile
Gerald Kitchen is currently the Executive Vice President-Operations at FGX International Holdings Ltd.
He previously worked as the Vice President-Global Sourcing at Samsonite LLC from 1996 to 2000, Vice President at American Tourister, Inc. from 1980 to 1996, Vice President-Global Sourcing at Roam International Ltd.
from 2000 to 2002, and President at Blue Mountain Industries in 2003.
He also held the position of Vice President-Operations at AAi.
FosterGrant, Inc. Additionally, he obtained an undergraduate degree and an MBA from the University of Massachusetts.
Gerald Kitchen active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
FGX International Holdings Ltd.
 FGX International Holdings Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology FGX International Holdings Ltd. engages in the design, distribution, and sale of non-prescription glasses and sunglasses. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Smithfield, RI. | Chief Operating Officer | 2004-08-31 |
Former positions of Gerald Kitchen
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Blue Mountain Industries
 Blue Mountain Industries TextilesProcess Industries Part of Coats Holdings Ltd., Blue Mountain Industries is a company that manufactures threads and yarns for industrial applications. The company is based in Anniston, AL. Blue Mountain Industries was acquired by Hicking Pentecost Plc from Rexnord-Zurn Holdings, Inc. on November 02, 1995 for $22.50 million. | President | 2003-11-30 |
| Roam International Ltd. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2002-11-30 |
Samsonite LLC
 Samsonite LLC Other Consumer SpecialtiesConsumer Durables Samsonite LLC provides travel solutions. It designs and manufactures travel, luggage bags and accessories. The firm offers service and repair for its products. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Mansfield, MA. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2000-03-31 |
American Tourister, Inc.
 American Tourister, Inc. Other Consumer SpecialtiesConsumer Durables American Tourister, Inc. is a company that produces and distributes luggage. In 1993, the company was acquired by Astrum International Corp from Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. for $68 million. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 1995-12-31 |
AAi.FosterGrant, Inc.
 AAi.FosterGrant, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Aai.FosterGrant, Inc. is a designer and marketer of branded eyewear and jewelry. Its headquarters are located in Smithfield, RI. | Chief Operating Officer | - |
Training of Gerald Kitchen
| University of Massachusetts | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 6 |
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Samsonite LLC
Samsonite LLC Other Consumer SpecialtiesConsumer Durables Samsonite LLC provides travel solutions. It designs and manufactures travel, luggage bags and accessories. The firm offers service and repair for its products. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Mansfield, MA. | Consumer Durables |
AAi.FosterGrant, Inc.
AAi.FosterGrant, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Aai.FosterGrant, Inc. is a designer and marketer of branded eyewear and jewelry. Its headquarters are located in Smithfield, RI. | Health Technology |
FGX International Holdings Ltd.
FGX International Holdings Ltd. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology FGX International Holdings Ltd. engages in the design, distribution, and sale of non-prescription glasses and sunglasses. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Smithfield, RI. | Health Technology |
American Tourister, Inc.
American Tourister, Inc. Other Consumer SpecialtiesConsumer Durables American Tourister, Inc. is a company that produces and distributes luggage. In 1993, the company was acquired by Astrum International Corp from Hill-Rom Holdings, Inc. for $68 million. | Consumer Durables |
Blue Mountain Industries
Blue Mountain Industries TextilesProcess Industries Part of Coats Holdings Ltd., Blue Mountain Industries is a company that manufactures threads and yarns for industrial applications. The company is based in Anniston, AL. Blue Mountain Industries was acquired by Hicking Pentecost Plc from Rexnord-Zurn Holdings, Inc. on November 02, 1995 for $22.50 million. | Process Industries |
| Roam International Ltd. |
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