Mel Matsui has been named general manager...

Mel Matsui has been named general manager of Quiksilver Inc.’s Quiksilver Salt Water Denim division. He was previously managing director of LA Gear’s denim division. Matsui was also the founder, president and chief executive of Code Bleu International, which was acquired by Cherokee Group in 1988. Quiksilver, based in Costa Mesa, designs and distributes beachwear, casual clothing and jeans.