Asprey Appoints Paddy Byng as Managing Director

LONDON, January 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- John Rigas, Chairman of the Board of Asprey, announced today that Paddy Byng has been named Managing Director of Asprey Holdings Limited. Mr Byng will assume his new global role at the helm of Asprey on February 1st, 2011. In his capacity as Managing Director, Mr Byng will report to Mr Rigas and the Board of Asprey, overseeing all aspects of the business worldwide.

Mr Byng was most recently CEO of Smythson. Prior to his role at Smythson, Mr Byng held Senior Executive positions at Alfred Dunhill and Polo Ralph Lauren.

Mr Rigas commented, "We are pleased to have found a leader with a well established reputation, and experience in the luxury industry and an inherent understanding of the British marketplace. We believe Paddy strongly shares Asprey's core values of refinement, innovation, superior quality, craftsmanship and timeless design, and will be a significant contributor and leader in the evolution of Asprey. We welcome him on board and look forward to working with him in the years to come."

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