News

July 27, 2007 – Smithfield, RI

FGXI is pleased to announce the hiring of Anthony Di Paola as its Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer. Mr. Di Paola was previously employed by The General Electric Company and held various finance and accounting positions, most recently as Americas Controller for GE Water & Process Technologies. Mr. Di Paola is a graduate of the University of Rhode Island and a Certified Public Accountant. Anthony lives in Smithfield with his two children.

FGX International is a leading designer and marketer of non-prescription reading glasses, sunglasses and costume jewelry with a portfolio of established, well-recognized brands including Foster Grant, Magnivision, Anarchy, Angel and Gargoyles. FGXI also has licenses in certain product categories from Ironman, Levi Strauss, Body Glove and C9 by Champion. FGXI has a collection of fashionable, high-quality eyewear and jewelry products. Based in Smithfield, Rhode Island, FGXI has approximately 300 full-time employees. Additional offices are located in New York, Toronto, Stoke-on-Trent, England, Mexico City, Bentonville, AR and Shenzhen, China.

For additional information contact:
Sal Siano
Phone: (401) 719-2160
E-mail: ssiano@fgxi.com