The Board of Directors of Iconix Brand Group, Inc. announced that John N. Haugh has been appointed President and a member of the Board of Directors effective February 23, 2016. Mr. Haugh will become Chief Executive Officer of Iconix on April 1, 2016. At that time, Interim CEO Peter Cuneo will transition to Executive Chairman of the Iconix Board.

Mr. Haugh is a proven executive with more than 30 years of experience leading premier global brands and retail businesses at Luxottica S.p.A., Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. and Mars, Inc. Mr. Haugh's leadership experience across global brands and retailers spans more than 30 years. Prior to joining Luxottica in 2011, Mr. Haugh was President of Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc.