Imperial Appoints Jeff Horvath as Vice President of Operations

Imperial, a leading provider of headwear, apparel, and accessories, today announced the appointment of Jeff Horvath as its new Vice President of Operations. Horvath will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of manufacturing operations, focusing on capacity expansion,  driving efficiencies and optimizing the supply chain  across Imperial's global network.

 

Horvath brings extensive experience in diverse industries including Aerospace, Electric Power & Distribution, Consumer Goods, Plastics, and Defense. His background includes leadership in global multi-site operations, turnarounds, network synchronization, and synergy value creation for both public and private equity businesses.

 

"We are thrilled to welcome Jeff to the Imperial team," said Jeremy Davis, CEO of Imperial.  "His proven track record in delivering transformational results and deep expertise in operational excellence will be invaluable as we continue to expand and innovate."

 

Prior to Imperial, Horvath held significant operational leadership positions at Multi-Color Corp, PLZ Corp, Hillenbrand - TerraSource Global, Olin Brass, and Armstrong World Industries.  He also received training in Operational Excellence in Japan under Taiichi Ohno’s protégé senseis.

 

"I am excited to join Imperial and contribute to its continued success," said Jeff Horvath. "I look forward to optimizing our operations, driving sustainable growth, and ensuring we continue to deliver exceptional value to our customers."

 

Horvath holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Engineering Management from St. Louis University and pursued Graduate Studies in Operations Management at Washington University in St. Louis, where he is also an Adjunct Professor instructing on Continuous Improvement and Lean Operating Systems.

 

About Imperial

Founded in 1916, Imperial is a CPC company with expertise in design, marketing, manufacturing, and distribution. Imperial owns and operates several brands and companies, including Imperial, Pukka®, and the Peter Millar Licensing Company.  Imperial is a consumer apparel brand that sells its products into several markets, including the direct-to-consumer (DTC), golf, corporate, and supply chain channels.  Customers include the U.S. Open, PGA Championship, Open Championship, Ryder Cup, Presidents Cup, and Solheim Cup. Imperial also has manufacturing and licensing relationships with Nike, Peter Millar, Tommy Hilfiger, Vans, Adidas and many other global brands.

Imperial products can be found at all Top 100 and over 75% of the Top 400 golf courses in the United States and has been voted the #1 headwear brand for private and resort golf facilities for eight consecutive years by the Association of Golf Merchandisers (AGM) and reported as the “#1 headwear brand in the combined on and off course retail golf channels” by Golf Datatech.

Imperial supports the Imperial Foundation, a philanthropic organization dedicated to fostering the growth and vitality of sports—especially golf—and enhancing the well-being of communities it serves.

CPC, Imperial’s parent company, is a Kansas City-based investment holding firm focused on a long-term strategy to buy, build, and hold™ great companies.

For further information please visit Imperial1916.com.

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Media contact:
Jerry Biag
Director of Marketing

jbiag@imperial1916.com