Management
Executive reshuffle at LVMH
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
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
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
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
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
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
Burberry names Charlotte Baldwin as Chief Information Officer
The UK-based luxury label has named Charlotte Baldwin as Chief Information Officer, effective from the end of March. She will be responsible for leading Burberry’s global technology team
Silvia Onofri appointed as the new CEO of Miu Miu
The Italy-based Prada Group has announced the appointment of Silvia Onofri as CEO of its Miu Miu brand. She was president of VF Corp-owned outerwear brand Napapijri until January
Brian Costello appointed Chief Merchandising Officer of Famous Footwear
The US-based footwear company Caleres, owner of Famous Footwear, has appointed Brian Costello as the brand’s Chief Merchandising Officer. He brings nearly 30 years of experience to the role
Maison Margiela appoints Glenn Martens as creative director
The OTB-owned luxury brand has found a successor to John Galliano, who left the label in December. Glenn Martens is the new creative director at Maison Margiela
Eduardo Calabuig named new General Manager of Inescop
The Footwear Technology Centre Inescop, based in Spain, has confirmed the appointment of Eduardo Calabuig as its new General Manager. He brings over 18 years of experience in the technology sector to the role
Authentic Brands Group names new President
The US-based management brand company has named former Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Madox as President. He succeeds Nick Woodhouse, who will assume the role of Executive Vice Chairman
Macy’s to close 66 stores as part of turnaround strategy
The US department store chain has confirmed the closure of 66 stores as part of its Bold New Chapter strategy, which aims to return the company to sustainable, profitable sales growth
Under Armour appoints SVP of global brand and Americas marketing
The US-based sportswear company has appointed Tyler Rutstein, who has previously worked at adidas and Overtime, as its senior vice president of global brand and Americas marketing
Dr. Martens global creative director steps down after a decade with the company
Dr. Martens Creative Director Darren McKoy is stepping down from his position after a decade with the footwear company. No replacement has yet been announced-
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