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Primark CEO resigns amid allegations of misconduct

Apr 10, 2025 / United Kingdom
Associated British Foods (ABF) has announced that Paul Marchant has resigned as CEO of Primark amid allegations of misconduct. He will be replaced on an interim basis by Eoin Tonge, ABF’s finance director

New CEOs at Fendi, Kenzo and Louis Vuitton China

Apr 9, 2025 / France
The France-based luxury conglomerate LVMH has appointed Ramon Ros as CEO of Fendi, Charlotte Coupé as CEO of Kenzo and Daniel DiCicco as regional president of Louis Vuitton for mainland China

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Apr 8, 2025 / Business Conditions Survey
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On moves to single CEO structure

Apr 8, 2025 / Switzerland
Co-CEO and CFO Martin Hoffmann will assume the sole role of CEO. After 12 years of leadership, the current Co-CEO Marc Maurer has decided to leave On to pursue another opportunity

Former adidas executive Arthur Hoeld named new CEO of Puma

Apr 7, 2025 / Germany
Arne Freundt, Puma’s current CEO, will leave the company due to differing views on strategy execution. Arthur Hoeld, former head of adidas Global Sales, will succeed Freundt at the helm of the company

Financial head of Capri Holdings to join Macy’s

Apr 3, 2025 / United States
The US department store chain has shuffled its executive team to drive its Bold New Chapter strategy. In particular, Thomas J. Edwards will become chief operating officer and chief financial officer

Capri Holdings announces CFO resignation and appoints interim successor

Apr 2, 2025 / United States
Thomas J. Edwards, Jr, currently Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Capri Holdings, has resigned. Rajal Mehta, Chief Financial Officer of Michael Kors, will assume the role on an interim basis

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Mar 28, 2025 / Business Conditions Survey
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Franklin R. Bracken to drive Lace Up Plan as President of Foot Locker

Mar 27, 2025 / United States
Franklin R. Bracken, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer of Foot Locker, has been appointed President, effective immediately. He will be responsible for driving the Lace Up Plan

Executive reshuffle at LVMH

Mar 20, 2025 / France
Frédéric Arnault has been appointed CEO of Loro Piana. Meanwhile, Damien Bertrand has been appointed deputy CEO of Louis Vuitton and Fendi CEO Pierre-Emmanuel Angeloglou joins Dior as deputy CEO

Demna named new creative director at Gucci

Mar 19, 2025 / France
Demna, who has been creative director of Balenciaga since 2015, has been appointed as the new creative lead at Gucci, the Kering Group, parent to both houses, announced

Donatella Versace leaves the creative helm at Versace

Mar 14, 2025 / United States
Dario Vitale will be the new creative director of Versace from the 1st of April, the parent company Capri Holdings has announced. Donatella Versace has been appointed Chief Brand Ambassador

Under Armour hires former Estée Lauder executive to lead its AI and analytics efforts

Mar 3, 2025 / United States
The sportswear company has appointed Liz Bacelar, the former executive director of global tech innovation at Estee Lauder, to lead its new artificial intelligence and advanced analytics division

Capri Holdings promotes Philippa Newman to Chief Brand and Product Officer

Feb 19, 2025 / United States
Philippa Newman, who has been with Michael Kors for over 16 years, has been promoted to Chief Brand and Product Officer. In this expanded role, she will oversee all product and marketing functions

Wolverine Worldwide appoints its first Chief Strategy Officer

Feb 18, 2025 / United States
The US-based outdoor company has announced the appointment of Brett Parent as the first Chief Strategy Officer. He has been with Wolverine for nearly twenty years
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