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Elite Sportswear, L.P., world\u2019s leading sport specialty apparel brand, is excited to announce Girisha Chandraraj<\/strong> as the newly appointed President and Chief Executive Officer. Girisha comes to Elite Sportswear with a wealth of consumer product and private equity experience.<\/p>\n

“I am thrilled to be a part of a global leader who continually focuses on the highest standards in performance and quality,\u201d said Girisha. \u201cThe team is passionate about their commitment to our sports and I am looking forward to pushing the limits of the company\u2019s potential.\u201d Girisha will be succeeding former CEO, Dan Casciano<\/strong>, who will now be assuming a full-time Board of Director position. Girisha brings over 15 years of consumer product leadership with experience in Marbles the Brain Store, Essendant, Blick Art Materials and Broder Brothers Corp.<\/p>\n

\u201cGirisha is a perfect fit for Elite Sportswear,\u201d says Casciano. \u201cHe brings the wealth of experience to our growing categories and has the capability to facilitate both top and bottom line growth objectives.\u201d<\/p>\n

Girisha will be based in Reading, Pa., at Elite\u2019s headquarters and lead the portfolio\u2019s brands: including GK and UA Gymnastics, Dreamlight Gymnastics, GK and UA Cheer, Omni Cheer, Twisted Choreography and Dolfin Swimwear.<\/p>\n

Press release courtesy of Elite Sportswear.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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