Hamilton South
Director/Board Member at David Yurman Designs, Inc.
Profile
Hamilton South is the founder of HL Group LLC, which was founded in 2001.
He held the title of Chief Executive Officer from 2013 to 2015.
Mr. South is currently a Director at David Yurman Designs, Inc., Diane von Furstenberg Studio LP, Hudson Clothing LLC, Heat Media, Inc., and Growcore Investments, where he holds the title of Operating Partner since 2010.
Mr. South's former positions include Chairman & Head-Marketing at Ralph Lauren Corp.
from 1996 to 2000, Director at W.
R.
Grace & Co.-Conn., Director at Styleclick, Inc., Director at Third Wave Acquisition Corp., Independent Director at Baccarat SA from 2007 to 2017, Director-Public Relations-North America at Giorgio Armani SpA, and Chief Editor at Vanity Fair Intimates LP.
Hamilton South active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Growcore Investments
 Growcore Investments Investment ManagersFinance Growcore Investments (Growcore Investments) is a private equity firm founded in 2008 by Dan Fireman and Chris Akelman. The firm is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 2009-08-17 |
Diane von Furstenberg Studio LP
 Diane von Furstenberg Studio LP Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Diane von Furstenberg Studio LP sells ready to wear apparels and accessories. The private company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in United States and United Kingdom. The company was founded by Diane Von Furstenberg. Paolo Riva has been the CEO of the company since 2015. | Director/Board Member | - |
David Yurman Designs, Inc.
 David Yurman Designs, Inc. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries David Yurman Designs, Inc. designs accessories, fine jewelry, bridge jewelry, and watches. The company was founded by David Yurman and Sybil Yurman in 1991 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Hudson Clothing LLC
 Hudson Clothing LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Hudson Clothing LLC manufactures jeans for women. The firm operates as a designer and marketer of women's and men's branded denim apparel. Its products include core denim line as well as non-denim tops and bottoms. The company was founded by Peter Kim in 2002 and is headquartered in Rancho Dominguez, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Heat Media, Inc.
 Heat Media, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Heat Media, Inc. is a company that engages in a candid conversation with glossier chronicler Marisa Meltzer about the rise and reinvention of V.C. fashion-tech girlboss feminism. The company is based in Brooklyn, NY. The company also discuss the impact of internationally-produced scripted and unscripted series as a workaround for the grueling labor war in Hollywood. Sarah Personette has been the CEO of the company since 2024. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Hamilton South
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| BACCARAT | Director/Board Member | 2017-09-27 |
| RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION | President | 2000-02-29 |
| W. R. GRACE & CO. | Director/Board Member | - |
| STYLECLICK, INC. | Director/Board Member | - |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION | Consumer Non-Durables |
| STYLECLICK, INC. | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 11 |
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W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
 W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries W.R. Grace & Co. engages in the production and sale of chemicals and materials. It operates through the Grace Catalysts Technologies and Grace Materials Technologies segments. The Grace Catalysts Technologies segment includes catalysts and related products and technologies used in refining, petrochemical and other chemical manufacturing applications. The Grace Materials Technologies segment consists of specialty materials, including silica-based and silica-alumina-based materials, used in coatings, consumer, industrial, and pharmaceutical applications. The firm specializes in chemical processing, coatings and inks, food and beverage, general industrial, nutraceutical, personal care, pharma, and plastics industries. The company was founded by William Russell Grace in 1854 and is headquartered in Columbia, MD. | Process Industries |
Third Wave Acquisition Corp.
 Third Wave Acquisition Corp. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Third Wave Acquisition Corp. acquires and develops businesses and assets through a merger, stock acquisition, exchangeable share transaction, and capital stock exchange. The company was founded in October, 2007 and is headquartered in Greenwich, CT. | Finance |
Baccarat SA
 Baccarat SA Home FurnishingsConsumer Durables Baccarat SA engages in the manufacture and marketing of crystallized products. It offers jewelry, tableware, decorative objects, accessories, and fixtures. The company was founded in 1764 and is headquartered in Baccarat, France. | Consumer Durables |
Giorgio Armani SpA
 Giorgio Armani SpA Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Giorgio Armani SpA engages in design, manufacture, and distribution of clothing and accessories. Its products include haute couture and ready-to-wear, bags, shoes, jewelry, fragrances, and cosmetics. The company was founded by Giorgio Armani and Sergio Galeotti on July 24, 1975 and is headquartered in Milan, Italy. | Retail Trade |
David Yurman Designs, Inc.
David Yurman Designs, Inc. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries David Yurman Designs, Inc. designs accessories, fine jewelry, bridge jewelry, and watches. The company was founded by David Yurman and Sybil Yurman in 1991 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Process Industries |
Diane von Furstenberg Studio LP
Diane von Furstenberg Studio LP Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Diane von Furstenberg Studio LP sells ready to wear apparels and accessories. The private company is based in New York, NY and has subsidiaries in United States and United Kingdom. The company was founded by Diane Von Furstenberg. Paolo Riva has been the CEO of the company since 2015. | Distribution Services |
HL Group LLC
 HL Group LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services HL Group LLC provides communication, marketing and strategic planning services. The firm’s services include brand consulting, media relations, corporate communications, event services, influencer engagement and social media. The company was founded in 2001 by Hamilton South and Lynn Tesoro and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Hudson Clothing LLC
Hudson Clothing LLC Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Hudson Clothing LLC manufactures jeans for women. The firm operates as a designer and marketer of women's and men's branded denim apparel. Its products include core denim line as well as non-denim tops and bottoms. The company was founded by Peter Kim in 2002 and is headquartered in Rancho Dominguez, CA. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Growcore Investments
Growcore Investments Investment ManagersFinance Growcore Investments (Growcore Investments) is a private equity firm founded in 2008 by Dan Fireman and Chris Akelman. The firm is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts. | Finance |
| Vanity Fair Intimates LP | |
Heat Media, Inc.
Heat Media, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Heat Media, Inc. is a company that engages in a candid conversation with glossier chronicler Marisa Meltzer about the rise and reinvention of V.C. fashion-tech girlboss feminism. The company is based in Brooklyn, NY. The company also discuss the impact of internationally-produced scripted and unscripted series as a workaround for the grueling labor war in Hollywood. Sarah Personette has been the CEO of the company since 2024. | Technology Services |
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