Gerry Weber International has bolstered its management team with the appointment of two new directors covering supply chain management and product planning. The company has named Alicia Cano as its new director of supply chain management, responsible for process optimisation, continuous improvement of competitiveness and "the smooth operation of the value chain." Meanwhile, Xavier Casares has been appointed as director of product planning at the retailer's headquarters in Halle Westphalia, tasked with improving the profitability of the company's labels and sub-labels. Prior to joining Gerry Weber alongside Cano last month, Casares previously served as head of business controlling at Spanish fashion retailer Mango.