While doing things that felt familiar to the core business, the Davids were also expanding Standard Investments, an investment arm they established, which now manages more than $4 billion.
The majority of that money is invested in the public markets, in other industrial companies like Shell.
But in an email from Italy, where he was on vacation with his family, Mr. Carter dispelled that idea.
“Hamilton was on the front lines in this,” Mr. Carter said.
“He brought in Beth Kseniak to handle communications and, before you know it, the place was filled with the VF diaspora.”Stylish and well connected, Mr. South, 59, is also a Vanity Fair alum.
Persons:
Davids, Carter, Kelly, “, ”, Giorgio Armani, Ralph Lauren, “ Hamilton, Mr, Beth Kseniak, Tina Brown
Organizations:
Investments, Shell, Standard Investments, Air Mail, Hamilton, HL
Locations:
Italy