Gildan’s ex-CEO lambasts possible sale, unveils strategy for return


Gildan Activewear Inc's then-president and CEO Glenn Chamandy poses for a photograph following the apparel manufacturer's annual meeting on February 5, 2015 in Montreal. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

MONTREAL: Gildan Activewear Inc’s former chief executive officer said he has a strategy to nearly double the clothing maker’s profits by 2028 if he returns to the job – and that investors will be better off with his plan than selling the company to the highest bidder.

Glenn Chamandy, who was fired in December after a bitter fight with board members over succession, said that under his leadership, the Canadian company would borrow more, accelerate stock buybacks and avoid large acquisitions.

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