Dara Pauker joins US' Destination XL Group as chief operating officer

Pauker, who has over 20 years of strategy and leadership experience, has been working with DXL on a long-range strategic growth plan as a consultant since December 2021, the company said in a press release.

Prior to joining DXL, Pauker operated her own consultancy, through which she has held many interim general manager (GM) roles and advised public and private retail companies and investors in retail on a broad array of topics related to defining and executing growth strategy.

“Working with Dara on the company’s long-range business development and strategic plan, I have been consistently impressed by both her strategic acumen and her ability to collaboratively help us define growth and operational initiatives. She has proven herself to be a valuable contributor to the team, and I am very pleased that she has agreed to join DXL Big + Tall,” said Harvey Kanter, president and CEO. “Dara’s appointment emphasises our commitment to transforming and growing our business.”

“My entire career has been dedicated to growing businesses. I admire what the DXL leadership team has accomplished and strongly believe in the potential of DXL. I am committed to helping make our growth initiatives a reality as we solidify DXL Big + Tall’s position as the haven for men’s big and tall apparel and footwear,” said Pauker.

Fibre2Fashion News Desk (DP)