Li & Fung taps Vieira for Cannon

By Staff -- Home Textiles Today, 1/17/2005 7:02:00 AM

NEW YORK — Li & Fung USA, a subsidiary of Hong Kong-based global sourcing group Li & Fung Ltd., has appointed former Calvin Klein Home executive Tony Vieira as design director for the Li & Fung Cannon and Cannon Royal Family global licenses.

He will report to Jack Toolan, who was recently selected to lead the team that will manage the Li & Fung Cannon global licenses.Vieira has more than 18 years of home furnishings design experience. Most recently, he held the position of director of product development for Calvin Klein Home, where he managed a team that was responsible for design development, sourcing, manufacturing and vendor management for all bed and bath products. Vieira also held various design positions at Crown Crafts Home Furnishings and WestPoint Stevens.