Abbey Doneger
President

Abbey joined the company in 1973 and became president in 1980. He initiates strategic planning for The Doneger Group, overseeing all corporate operations, maintaining client relationships, and developing new business. Through the addition of new services, divisions and competitive acquisitions, Abbey has led the company's growth into the industry's leading fashion and retail merchandising consulting firm.

Thomas Burns
Senior Vice President

Tom oversees Client Servicing, Doneger Creative Services and HDA International, and supports the company's strategic and new business initiatives. He has over 25 years of industry experience including president of Ballinger Gold, a better knitwear manufacturer, and vice president of Kirk Palmer & Associates, an industry-focused executive search firm. Tom joined The Doneger Group in 1990.

Leslie Ghize
Senior Vice President

Leslie is responsible for working with the company's senior executives in leading marketing direction and new business development. Her initiatives include spearheading corporate branding and web redesign, and managing the company's industry intelligence and research. Before joining The Doneger Group, Leslie spent 10 years at Talbots in trend research and product development.

Roseanne Cumella
Senior Vice President, Merchandising - Dresses, Suits, Outerwear

Roseanne's responsibilities include overseeing each of her divisions, developing strategic merchandising plans and cultivating relationships with the company's retail clients and key industry manufacturers. Prior to joining The Doneger Group in 1986, Roseanne was divisional vice president at Associated Dry Goods.

Kathy Bradley-Riley
Senior Vice President, Merchandising - Sportswear, Special Sizes, Accessories, Intimate Apparel

Kathy joined The Doneger Group in 1990 as merchandise manager of menswear and childrenswear and currently has responsibility for women's sportswear, accessories and intimate apparel. She oversees all aspects of merchandising and client activity for these divisions. Her prior experience includes 11 years in buying, merchandising and product development at VBW Associates.

Lee Mandelbaum
Executive Vice President, Price Point Buying

Lee leads a team of market specialists in sourcing the most opportunistic buys for clients of Price Point Buying, the company's off-price buying division. He joined The Doneger Group in 1996 when the company acquired Certified Fashion Guild, where he was a partner. Lee has more than 20 years of experience in off-price merchandising.

Maryanne Moore
Director, Office Operations and Human Resources

Maryanne is involved in all aspects of personnel relations as well as administrative and office operations. Her experience at the company includes corporate communications, office management, and collaboration with Abbey on various strategic projects. Maryanne joined the company in 1987 after 9 years at the Van Buren Buying Office, which was acquired by The Doneger Group.

Margaret Lorenz
Senior Vice President, Finance and Operations

Margaret provides financial, administrative, operational and technical leadership and guidance to the company. Her responsibilities have included web development initiatives and streamlining the publishing and production processes. Margaret joined the Company in 2000 with 10 years of accounting and finance experience in both publicly and privately held corporations.