The board of directors of Samsonite International S.A. announced that with effect from January 1, 2021, Mr. Paul Melkebeke will assume the role of president, Asia Pacific and Middle East of the company and its consolidated subsidiaries. Mr. Melkebeke has extensive experience as a senior manager in the company's Asia region, having previously served as the region's vice president, Sourcing and Supply for approximately 13 years from 2004 until 2017, when he assumed his current role as chief supply officer. Mr. Melkebeke joined the group in 1983. The company's chief executive officer, Kyle Gendreau, and the board, are confident that Mr. Melkebeke is well-positioned to lead the Asia region to continued success. Mr. Subrata Dutta, who currently serves as President, Asia Pacific and Middle East, a position he has held since 2016, has decided to leave the group effective December 31, 2020 in order to spend more time with his family in India.