 MONTREAL , Nov. 6, 2019 CNW Telbec - Birks Group Inc. Birks Group or the Company is pleased to announce that Ms. Lanita Layton has been appointed Vice President and Chief Omni-Channel Sales and Marketing Officer, effective October 8, 2019 . Ms. Layton has over 20 years of experience in luxury brand management. Ms. Layton had been with Hugo Boss since 2011 and prior thereto, she was at Holt Renfrew Co from 2001 to 2011 in various positions, including Vice President, Strategic Initiatives and Vice President General Manager, Menswear, Gift and Gourmet. 