Mark Weber brings a breadth of brand development and operational skills that will be invaluable to DKI as it focuses on growing its sales and profitability." Donna Karan, DKI's Founder and Chief Creative Director, said, "We have built the Donna Karan International brand, designed by a woman who understands women and her families' needs, from day to night, inspired by the city and its energy, through fashion that embraces function and fantasy. With the support of LVMH and the benefit of Mark Weber's experience, I believe we can take DKI to the next level of growth and success as a fashion leader around the world." Mr. Weber said, "The Donna Karan brand is a leader in American fashion, and the opportunity to put my experience to use at DKI is enormously exciting. I look forward to working with Donna, an icon of the American fashion industry, and the whole DKI team. market." At DKI, Mr. Weber succeeds Jeffry Aronsson, who has been President CEO since November 2003. Antonio Belloni, LVMH Group Managing Director, said, "We thank Jeffry for his dedication and contributions to the Donna Karan brand and wish him success in his future endeavors."