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Introducing the Vogue Business People Moves Tracker, a running list highlighting the key executive appointments and exits across the fashion and beauty industries. From CEOs to creative directors to other key C-suite hires, we track the leadership shifts that are reshaping the industry.
December 2025
Background: Beauty veteran Sarah Rotheram is joining 111Skin as non-executive director, where she will support the business with its expansion in North America and Asia, two key markets for the brand. Rotheram has held several CEO positions: from Creed Fragrances, Miller Harris and Aspinal of London, to Cradle Group, the holding company for Penhaligon’s and L’Artisan Parfumeur.
Effective: January 2026.
Company comments: “We are delighted to welcome Sarah to 111Skin. She brings exceptional global luxury expertise at a pivotal moment for our brand, as we strengthen our position in the premium skincare category and accelerate our international growth,” said co-founders Dr. Yannis and Eva Alexandride.
Background: Ulta Beauty has named Mia Young senior vice president of merchandising. She was most recently chief commercial officer at Unilever’s Tatcha, and held a similar C-suite position at Hourglass Cosmetics, which also sits under Unilever’s prestige category. At Ulta Beauty, Young will be responsible for fragrance, makeup and the Ulta Beauty Collection.
Effective: January 2026.
Company comments: “Ulta Beauty has become a true launchpad for the next generation of beauty trailblazers. From breakthrough indie brands to category-defining icons, we provide a level of partnership, care and support they simply can’t find anywhere else. As we work to be the retailer of choice for launching, building, scaling and globalizing brands, I’m proud to advance our legacy with greater rigor and focus alongside a team that shares this vision and passion,” Lauren Brindley, chief merchandising and digital officer at Ulta Beauty, tells Vogue Business. “With Mia’s deep track record of brand development, trend leadership and category building, along with our extraordinary merchant team, we’ll continue delivering the scale, storytelling and cultural credibility across our categories.”
Background: Calvin McDonald will be stepping down from his chief executive and board member role at Lululemon. Since joining the athleisure brand in 2018, McDonald has led the company through significant growth and innovation, more than tripling its annual revenues and expanding its international footprint to over 30 geographies. The Canadian company expects annual revenue to reach $11 billion for fiscal 2025, with Mainland China as its second largest market and a product portfolio going beyond athleticwear to lifestyle categories.
Alongside McDonald’s departure, chair Marti Morfitt will become executive chair to further Lululemon’s growth strategy during the leadership transition. Come February, CFO Meghan Frank and chief commercial officer André Maestrini will serve as interim co-CEOs supporting all aspects of the business, while McDonald will become senior advisor through March 31 to help identify Lululemon’s next chief exec.
Effective: January 31, 2026.
Company comments: “On behalf of the board and the entire organization, I want to thank Calvin for his visionary leadership building Lululemon into one of the strongest brands in retail. During his tenure, Calvin led Lululemon through a period of impressive revenue growth, with differentiated products and experiences that resonated with customers around the world,” Morfitt said in a statement.
Background: Coupang CEO Park Dae-jun has stepped down following backlash about a data breach at Coupang, whose parent company Coupang Inc also owns luxury marketplace Farfetch. The executive “deeply apologize[d] for disappointing the public” with the breach, which exposed the personal data of over 33 million consumers, and took “full responsibility for both the incident and the company’s response”, Dae-jun said in a statement. In the interim, Coupang Inc chief administrative officer Harold Rogers will take over the chief exec role.
Effective: December 10, 2025.
Company comments: “I know this situation has been unsettling for many. Our priorities now are clear: address this incident thoroughly, strengthen our information security to prevent recurrence and restore trust,” Rogers said in a statement.
Background: Steve Lemay, an Apple design veteran who has worked on developing the company’s interface since 1999, has been named as Alan Dye’s successor and head of user interface design. During his time at the company, Lemay has worked on designing the first-ever iPhone, and played a key role in the development of Apple’s operating systems and apps, including macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and most recently visionOS.
Company comments: “Steve Lemay has played a key role in the design of every major Apple interface since 1999. He has always set an extraordinarily high bar for excellence and embodies Apple’s culture of collaboration and creativity,” CEO Tim Cook said in a statement.
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Background: Alan Dye, who has spent the last 19 years at Apple and the last 10 as its VP of user interface design, is leaving the company to become Meta’s chief design officer. Alongside his hire, Meta also announced it is establishing a creative studio within Reality Labs — the division that houses its wearables and metaverse businesses — which Dye will lead. The hire was announced on Threads by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who wrote: “The new studio will bring together design, fashion and technology to define the next generation of our products and experiences. We plan to elevate design within Meta, and pull together a talented group with a combination of craft, creative vision, systems thinking, and deep experience building iconic products.” Meanwhile, on X, Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth revealed that the company is poaching another of Apple’s senior design leads, Billy Sorrentino.
Company comments: “Alan Dye is one of our industry’s great design leaders and I’m so excited he’s joining Meta to help build the future of computing at the intersection of AI, wearables and spatial computing,” Bosworth wrote on X.
Background: Among several senior leadership changes, Nike has eliminated the chief technology officer role from its C-suite line-up, with former CTO Dr. Muge Dogan leaving the company. Nike is establishing a new chief operating officer role, which almost-20-year Nike veteran and current chief supply chain officer Venkatesh Alagirisamy will assume. Alagirisamy will report directly to Nike CEO Elliott Hill, while leading the sport giant’s technology, supply chain, planning, manufacturing and sustainability operations.
Effective: December 8, 2025.
Company comments: “I want to thank Muge for the role she has played in advancing our tech capabilities, helping to shape how we embed digital, data and AI across our business. I’m grateful for the impact she’s had and wish her well,” Hill said in a statement.
Background: The Estée Lauder Companies has confirmed the appointment of Ossama Ogla as its Middle East general manager. He joined the company in September 2025 and reports directly to Henk van der Mark, SVP and general manager of emerging markets, commercial and business development for Europe, the UK and Ireland. In his new role, Olga will be tasked with expanding consumer coverage, strengthening local relevance and driving innovation across the Middle East. Ogla has previously held positions at Dyson and L’Oréal, overseeing the Middle East and Africa.
Effective: September 2025.
Company comments: “We are delighted that Ossama has joined ELC. With his extensive experience in the Middle East and proven track record leading dynamic, high-growth businesses, Ossama is exceptionally well positioned to guide our regional organization into its next chapter. His strong commercial acumen, deep understanding of local consumers and people-first leadership approach will be instrumental as we continue to advance our Beauty Reimagined vision and invest in this exciting and high-potential emerging region,” said van der Mark in a statement.
Background: Rocco Basilico, who featured as one of 2025’s Vogue Business tech innovators, will depart the global eyewear group he has been chief wearables officer of since 2020. After six years overseeing one of the most important strategic divisions for the group, during which he engineered the company’s multi-year partnership with Meta for the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, Basilico is leaving “to pursue his personal interests outside of the company”, a spokesperson for the group confirmed.
Effective: January 2026.
Background: Matteo De Rosa, who joined LVMH in September 2021 as CEO of Métiers d’Art, has exited the luxury group. Before LVMH, De Rosa was president of Dries Van Noten Belgium, joining from Australian hard luxury retailer Kennedy, where he was previously fashion and lifestyle director. In leading Métiers d’Art, the holding company for the group’s key material suppliers, De Rosa focused on securing the supply of leather, exotic skins, metals and more for both LVMH and the wider luxury sector. A successor will be announced shortly.
Effective: October 17, 2025.
Company comments: “The group thanks De Rosa for his contribution to the development and influence of this strategic entity, dedicated to preserving and developing the exceptional know-how that forms the group’s artisanal heritage,” LVMH Group said in a statement.
November 2025
Background: A spree of leadership changes following April’s regulatory clearance of LuxExperience’s Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP) acquisition has resulted in a new CEO for the Mytheresa brand. Michael Kliger, who has been CEO of both the newly formed parent group and its first born, Mytheresa, will now pass leadership of the latter on to Francis Belin. Belin brings a deep understanding of the global high-net-worth customer, most recently having served as Asia-Pacific president of Christie’s. At the luxury auction house, Belin oversaw high-end and Asian art, while cementing Christie’s position as a global market leader in the burgeoning auction space. He has also held roles at Richemont and McKinsey Co.
Mytheresa’s net sales were up 12.2% year-on-year to €216.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2026. Belin will be tasked with furthering the success and global expansion built by Kliger over the last decade. Kliger will continue to lead strategy across all LuxExperience brands — Mytheresa, Net-a-Porter, Mr Porter and Yoox.
Effective: January 1, 2026.
Company comments: “I am extremely delighted to appoint Francis Belin as the new Mytheresa CEO. With Francis, we have found an exceptional leader, who is renowned for his customer-centric focus, global mindset, delivery of excellent results and collaborative leadership style. I am looking forward to supporting Francis as he leads the next chapter for the Mytheresa business,” Kliger said in a statement.
Background: Spanish designer Johnny Coca, who started his career at Louis Vuitton, is exiting the French heritage house. His résumé includes stints at Michael Kors, Celine and Mulberry, the latter of which he was creative director between 2015 and 2020. He returned to Louis Vuitton in 2020, as director of women’s fashion leather goods and accessories.
Effective: November 19, 2025.
Company comments: “As director of women’s fashion leather goods and accessories, Johnny Coca brought his expertise and creativity to the collections and successfully launched the Louis Vuitton Accessories Design Graduates Initiative. The house wishes him the best in his future endeavors,” Louis Vuitton said in a statement.
Background: Sarah Coonan, managing director of 150-year-old London department store Liberty London, is stepping down from her role at the end of January 2026. A successor has not yet been named. The executive has been with the business for 15 years, holding senior roles in buying before she was appointed as managing director in 2022. Under her leadership, Liberty has outpaced a soft retail market. Sales grew 6% this year compared to last year, with profits up double digits, thanks to a focus on curation, the store’s creative heritage and the local London customer.
Effective: January 31, 2026.
Company comments: “Sarah leaves a legacy of success — we enjoyed a decade of retail growth, thanks to her contributions at a retail and company level,” said Liberty CEO Adil Mehboob-Khan. “She has been a force in continuing to drive Liberty as one of London’s most distinctive and design-led retail destinations. Sarah has built a strong organization, has embodied the Liberty spirit and culture, and has been a great coach and friend to many. With sincere fondness, respect and gratitude, I wish Sarah all the best for her future.”
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Background: The Responsible Jewelry Council (RJC), a global standards organization for jewelry and watches, has appointed Purvi Shah as executive director. As part of a 2,000-plus community across 74 countries, spanning the jewelry and watch supply chain from mine to retail, each RJC member is independently audited against a series of responsible business practices. Shah will draw on her 15 years of experience advancing sustainability and transparency to work with RJC members and its board on advancing impact and delivering meaningful, lasting value across the jewelry supply chain.
Shah joins RJC from De Beers, where she was head of ethical and sustainable value chains. There, she spearheaded the integration of sustainability into its diamond value chain and advanced ESG performance, particularly through the development of De Beers Best Practice Principles and its Pipeline Integrity programs.
Effective: February 7, 2026.
Company comments: “Purvi has demonstrated exceptional leadership and vision in advancing ethical business practices across the jewelry and watch sector. Her ability to connect commercial realities with sustainability ambition, and to unite stakeholders behind shared goals, makes her the ideal leader to guide RJC into its next chapter,” said RJC chair Dave Meleski.
Background: Daniel Gómez Rojas has been named CEO of Pangaia, a role he has quietly been in since August 2025. The loungewear brand is known for its colorful sweatshirts and it was acquired by Abu Dhabi-based holding company Aurora Vision in January. Rojas began his career in luxury hospitality, focusing on operations and customer experience at sporting events. He then joined Inditex, where he launched e-commerce in Russia before moving to Dubai to join Chalhoub Group as head of digital for fashion, accessories and joint ventures. At Pangaia, he will be responsible for driving the brand’s next stage of growth, drawing on his globalised vision for brand-building.
Effective: August 2025.
Company comments: “As the new controlling stakeholder and leader of Pangaia, we are proud to support Daniel’s appointment as CEO,” said Melissa Moncada, founder and CEO of Aurora Vision Group. “We are confident that under his leadership, Pangaia will continue to inspire the industry by setting new standards in responsibility, creativity and impact, values that are deeply aligned with Aurora’s mission.”
Background: Anne-Sarah Panhard, previously managing director of Hermès’s homeware division, has been appointed managing director of perfumes and beauty. She succeeds Agnès de Villers, who had held the position since May 2015 and has moved on to become VP of leather goods and saddlery. Panhard joined the French house in 2011, where she became managing director of Hermès France, overseeing 28 stores and 700 employees. Since 2018, she headed up creation and product development across decorative objects, tableware, furniture and textiles. The move follows news that Hermès’s perfume and beauty sales fell 7.2% in the third quarter of 2025.
Effective: November 1, 2025.
Background: Dawn Vitale, who hails from a background in merchandising and scaling global brands, has been appointed chief merchandising officer of Skims. In driving innovation across its core categories and refining product assortments, Vitale has been recruited to help shape Skims’s next phase of global growth. The executive joins from Levi Strauss Co., where she was most recently CMO of Levi’s, having launched growth strategies that expanded the brand’s reach and diversified the portfolio beyond denim. Before this, Vitale led merchandising at PVH Corp., as well as at Gap Inc., where she spent nearly a decade working across product storytelling and consumer engagement.
Effective: November 6, 2025.
Company comments: “We are thrilled to welcome Dawn as our new chief merchandising officer. Her deep understanding of both data and design, combined with a passion for elevated product experiences, makes her the ideal leader to help Skims evolve its core offering while expanding thoughtfully into new categories and markets,” said CEO and co-founder Jens Grede.
Background: Tory Burch has appointed Joëlle Grunberg as president of North America, a role in which she will be responsible for the region’s retail, e-commerce and wholesale operations. Grunberg, who succeeds Christophe de Pous, will home in on the brand’s largest market and build on the region as a base for global expansion. Grunberg joins from McKinsey, where she was a partner in the management consultancy’s fashion and luxury retail practice. Prior to this, however, she served in executive leadership roles at the likes of Lacoste and Galeries Lafayette. Grunberg will report to chief executive officer Pierre-Yves Roussel.
Effective: November 10, 2025.
Company comments: “Joëlle is a proven leader who shares our sharp focus on the customer and recognizes the importance of connecting brand storytelling to the store and the digital experience. I am thrilled to welcome her to the team,” said Tory Burch, executive chair and chief creative officer.
Background: As co-founders Jens Grede and Kim Kardashian build the Skims Beauty executive team, Diarrha N’Diaye is named executive vice president of beauty and fragrance. N’Diaye will lead product development, innovation and brand strategy for the new business arm, blending inclusivity with innovation. Focusing on best-in-class formulations and creating a beauty line that mirrors Skims’s inclusivity ethos, N’Diaye will apply her 14 years of experience in brand-building, product development and marketing at global brands such as Glossier and L’Oréal Paris.
In March, Skims acquired Skkn by Kim from Kardashian and Coty, bringing the former’s beauty ventures under the Skims umbrella. The consolidation has enabled strategic portfolio growth across the Skims brand to deliver innovative, high-quality products, while aiming to position Skims as a leader in fashion, lifestyle and beauty.
Effective: November 3, 2025.
Company comments: “Diarrha’s modern and community-forward view on beauty aligns perfectly with the ambitions of Skims Beauty. Her entrepreneurial background and ability to determine customers’ untapped beauty needs will be instrumental in driving forward our business,” CEO and co-founder Grede said.
October 2025
Background: Dario Gargiulo began his career in international marketing roles at Heineken in Italy, the Netherlands and Brazil, later serving as chief marketing officer at Diesel and Bottega Veneta. In 2023, he was promoted to his current position of Greater China CEO of Bottega Veneta. As chief client, marketing and commercial officer, Gargiulo will report to Gucci CEO Francesca Bellettini.
The following functions will report directly to Gargiulo: retail excellence, digital business and client services, client engagement, product care, store planning and architectural services, wholesale, licensing, marketing and communication.
Effective: 15 November 2025.
Company’s comment: “In this newly created role, Dario will lead the brand and commercial strategy across all distribution channels and touchpoints, with a holistic client-centric approach aimed at strengthening brand awareness, enhancing customer experience and maximizing revenue growth,” said an internal announcement released 28 October.
Background: J Crew Group has appointed Gena Smith as chief human resources officer, bringing with her over 20 years of experience in talent and organisational strategy across global fashion and retail. Most recently, Smith was chief HR officer of LVMH North America, where she led the development of talent at all levels of the organisation, from executive to creative. In this role, she will oversee human resource functions — spanning talent acquisition, employee engagement and leadership development — for the entirety of J Crew’s portfolio, which includes American lifestyle brands J Crew and Madewell. Smith will report to group CEO Libby Wadle.
Effective: 23 October 2025.
Company comments: “I am delighted to welcome Gena to our team. She is a dynamic leader with deep expertise in aligning people strategies with business goals in creative-led organisations. Her proven ability to build high-performing teams and foster inclusive, creative cultures will be a powerful asset as we continue to grow J Crew Group,” Wadle said in a statement.
Background: AllSaints has appointed East London designer Aaron Esh as chief creative officer. A Central Saint Martins graduate, Esh launched his eponymous label in 2022, earning an LVMH Prize nomination, as well as a place in the BFC’s Newgen incubation programme. In his new role, Esh will report directly to AllSaints CEO Peter Wood, while overseeing the creative direction of both menswear and womenswear. The designer will also lead campaigns, digital communications and the brand’s overall voice.
Effective: 3 November 2025.
Company Comments: “Aaron Esh is a highly talented British designer whose originality and cultural relevance have already made a significant impact on contemporary fashion. His appointment as chief creative officer reflects our commitment to keeping creativity at the heart of AllSaints. Aaron brings a perspective that aligns with our blend of craftsmanship and identity, and I’m confident he will seek out and deliver what makes this brand globally distinctive,” CEO Peter Wood said in a statement.
Background: Bergdorf Goodman chief merchandising officer Yumi Shin has exited the company. Shin has been at the retailer for seven years, and has been in the chief merchandising role since 2019. Before this, she was Bergdorf’s executive buying director. Prior to joining Bergdorf Goodman, Shin worked at Saks Fifth Avenue for 11 years. Shin’s next move is not yet public, but industry sources say that she is going to a larger company to take on a larger, more expansive role.
Effective: Immediately.
Company comments: “Yumi Shin, Bergdorf Goodman’s former chief merchandising officer, is no longer with the company,” a Saks Global spokesperson said in a statement. “Saks Global remains focused on executing our multi-year transformation strategy, including working closely with our brand partners to drive growth and delivering for our customers across all of our retail brands. In line with this at Bergdorf Goodman, we are evaluating the leadership approach for the merchandising team, which will continue to remain distinct.”
Background: Patricia Gabriel joins from Capri Holdings, where she currently serves as chief supply chain officer for Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo and Versace (prior to the Prada Group acquisition). She’ll succeed David Savman, who was named the global brand president of Calvin Klein in May. Prior to joining Capri, Gabriel led supply, manufacturing and logistics organizations at global consumer goods companies like Mondelez International and AB InBev.
Effective: Fourth quarter of 2025.
Company comments: “Patricia is a consumer-focused supply chain and operations leader with a strong track record of fuelling growth through consumer-centric operational excellence,” PVH CEO Stefan Larsson said in a statement. “As we execute our multi-year journey to build Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger into the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world, Patricia’s deep expertise and proven ability to unlock value through demand- and data-driven solutions will create new opportunities to further accelerate our PVH+ Plan progress.”
Background: Vestiaire Collective has appointed Bernard Osta as chief executive officer, succeeding Maximilian Bittner, who has led the company for the past seven years. Starting out in investment banking, Osta spent 15 years as a strategic advisor for both Lazard and Goldman Sachs, in New York and Paris. He joined the pre-loved platform as chief strategy officer in 2021, before transitioning to chief financial officer two years later, a position he has held until now. Under his leadership, Vestiaire Collective will further its mission to help move the fashion industry towards a more sustainable future. In pursuing this, Osta has expressed interest in tapping the rise of AI, to enhance the user experience and gain market share.
Effective: 6 October 2025.
Company comments: “We want to thank Maximilian Bittner for his dedication and the significant role he has played in the development of the company since he joined in late 2018. Looking forward, we are very happy to open a new chapter under the leadership of Bernard. His intimate knowledge of the company, international experience and great leadership will be invaluable assets for Vestiaire Collective in its next phase of growth,” the board of directors said in a statement.
Background: Sebastian Picardo has been announced as chief executive officer of Monica Vinader, succeeding co-founders and sisters Monica and Gaby Vinader. Monica will remain as artistic director of the UK-based jeweller, while Gaby transitions to a non-executive director role. Picardo, most recently president and CEO of Canadian luxury retailer Holt Renfrew, has spent over 25 years in leadership roles at the likes of Burberry, Net-a-Porter and Alexander McQueen. With him, Picardo brings his experience in scaling brands, driving digital transformation and elevating customer engagement. The transition marks a new chapter for Monica Vinader, as it seeks to build on current momentum to reach global scale and cultural relevancy, while keeping sustainable and responsible practices at the core of its business.
Effective: 13 October 2025.
Company comments: “Sebastian is that rare leader who understands both the artistry and commercial aspects of luxury. His bold vision for innovation and growth — combined with our shared commitment to integrity and sustainability — gives me absolute confidence that the best is still to come,” Monica Vinader said in a statement.
September 2025
Background: Pandora CEO Alexander Lacik has announced his plan to retire next March, following almost seven years leading the Danish jewellery brand. In his place, chief marketing officer Berta de Pablos-Barbier will lead the company into its next era. Pablos-Barbier joined Pandora as CMO in November 2024. Since then, she has helped to guide Pandora to reach its goal as a fully fledged jewellery brand. Alongside brand awareness reaching an all-time high, the brand’s product and marketing mix have also undergone enhancement, expanding beyond traditional charms and tapping into digital storytelling and personalised experiences — all part of Lacik’s ‘Phoenix’ growth strategy. Before joining Pandora, Pablos-Barbier served as CEO of LVMH’s champagne brands, as well as VP of marketing and communications at Kering-owned jeweller Boucheron, among other leadership roles.
Effective: 11 March 2026.
Company comments: “The board is delighted that Berta de Pablos-Barbier will be Pandora’s next CEO. She is a visionary leader with great analytical skills and a perfect mix of experience from top brands across luxury, fashion and fast-moving consumer goods. She is the right person to lead our continued growth, and I am pleased that we can maintain strategic focus and momentum during this smooth and orderly leadership transition,” chair Peter Ruzicka said in a statement.
Background: Matthew Ives has been appointed chief executive officer of men’s label Dunhill. As a member of Richemont’s brand stable, Duhill’s Ives will report to Philippe Fortunato, CEO of the luxury group’s fashion and accessories houses. Ives began his career as a consultant at Mckinsey Co, before spending more than a decade at Richemont in key leadership roles at both Cartier and Van Cleef Arpels. He was most recently chief commercial officer of De Beers, where he spent the last three years working to enhance market share amid tumbling revenues. Dunhill marks a pivot for Ives, as a British brand that leans on its classic, heritage-led approach to menswear. He will succeed interim CEO Andrew Holmes, who will return to his chief operating and financial officer duties.
Effective: 13 October 2025.
Company comments: “Matthew’s deep knowledge of both the luxury industry and Richemont will be invaluable in leading Dunhill to its next chapter,” Fortunato said in a statement.
Background: Simone Rizzo and Loris Messina founded Sunnei in Milan in 2015. Now, after 10 years at its helm, the pair will exit the fashion label, the brand confirmed following its Spring/Summer 2026 show. The show, set up as an auction, during which guests and models were seen bidding on the brand identity and its founders, was a heavy hint at their departure. Sunnei has long been known for its clever — and often viral — fashion week stunts, from its SS24 show, where the audience rated looks with numerical paddles, to AW24, when an audio read aloud the thoughts of each model as they walked the runway (including one who really needed to pee). While light hearted, these moments drove brand awareness, helping it to reach both cult status and scale.
Sunnei received a majority stake investment from Nanushka and Aeron owner Vanguards Group in 2020. But like many other labels, the brand has faced challenges at wholesale as of late, leading to its direct-to-consumer pivot and the opening of a new Milan store in February 2025. With much of its success hinging on the big ideas and community-building of its founders, losing Rizzo and Messina could be a blow to the Made in Italy label. A successor is yet to be announced.
Effective: 26 September 2025.
Background: L’Oréal has announced multiple moves among the group’s executive committee. David Greenberg, previously North America president and CEO, will be appointed as chair of L’Oréal US in a newly created role that will focus on representing the group in front of key stakeholders. Greenberg, a 32-year veteran of the beauty giant, has held a range of leadership responsibilities across divisions, brands and functions, and helped to secure the US as L’Oréal’s number one growth driver for three consecutive years. He will be succeeded by Alexis Perakis-Valat, who previously spearheaded business growth as well as digital and e-commerce transformation in China.
Perakis-Valat’s most recent role, president of the consumer products division, will be filled by former chief global growth officer Fabrice Megarbane, known for his integrated, multi-market approach to growth, such as via e-commerce expansion on platforms like Amazon and TikTok. President of Europe Vianney Derville will take up the chief global growth officer role, while being succeeded by Emmanuel Goulin, previously president of travel retail.
Effective: 1 January 2026.
Background: Thomas Mulliez, who joined LVMH’s wine and spirits division in 2020 as managing director of Latin America and the Caribbean, has been appointed as president and CEO of Veuve Clicquot. He was most recently Moët Hennessy president for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), a role that will now be assumed by Laure Baume, the division’s former managing director for France. Mulliez succeeds Jean-Marc Gallot, who has led the champagne house for the past 11 years and has been made managing director of Paris Football Club (pending Paris FC board approval), of which the Arnault family is a majority shareholder.
Effective: 1 October 2025.
Company comments: “I am delighted to celebrate the development of our exceptional internal talent with these well-deserved leadership appointments that recognise the dedication, experience and leadership capabilities of individuals who have grown within our organisation. Their transitions are testament to our commitment to empowering leaders to reach their full potential, and I wish Thomas and Laure all the best as they take on these exciting new challenges,” said LVMH wine and spirits deputy CEO Alexandre Arnault in a statement.
Background: Christian Louboutin has announced the hiring of its first men’s creative director, Jaden Smith. The son of actors Jada Pinkett and Will Smith, he has long had a hand in the fashion arena, having launched streetwear label Msftsrep in 2012 with his sister Willow and collaborated with Korean designer Choi Bum Suk (2013) and US brand G-Star (2018). In 2016, Smith’s boundary-pushing perception of style led him to become the first male talent to model womenswear for Louis Vuitton.
In his new role at the French maison, Smith will oversee the creation of four collections annually across men’s footwear, leather goods and accessories, while helping to expand the Christian Louboutin universe beyond product design to incorporate campaigns and immersive experiences. His debut collection for Autumn/Winter 2026 will be revealed during Paris Men’s Week in January.
Effective: 17 September 2025.
Company comments: “When I first met Jaden, I saw in him a natural fit for the maison, his world is rich and multidimensional, his style and cultural sensibility are inspiring and his curiosity and openness are remarkable. I felt that with his creative direction our men’s collection would evolve in an exciting and dynamic way,” founder and designer Christian Louboutin said in a statement.
Background: Gap Inc has appointed leadership positions in two business categories: beauty and accessories. With the US beauty and personal care market standing at $100 billion in 2025, the company plans to take a slice of the pie, first launching beauty with Old Navy, before integrating the category into the Gap brand in 2026. A similarly phased approach will apply to accessories, building on existing success across handbags, jewellery and leather goods.
To help drive growth in the categories, the company has appointed Nordstrom beauty exec Debra Redmond as general manager of beauty, as well as Michele Parsons, a retail advisor with experience at Kate Spade and Coach, as general manager of accessories. In addition, John Demsey, most recently executive group president of Estée Lauder, and accessories designer Reed Krakoff have been made executive directors of beauty and accessories, respectively.
Effective: 17 September 2025.
Company comments: “With the support of best-in-class industry leaders and their unparalleled expertise to guide and advise our beauty and accessories businesses, we’re well poised to not only expand our product offerings but establish these categories as promising growth engines for our portfolio,” Gap Inc president and CEO Richard Dickson said in a statement.
Background: Colin Walsh will succeed Kyle Leahy, who will be departing Glossier at the end of the year, as the beauty brand’s next CEO. Walsh most recently helmed Procter Gamble’s speciality beauty division, but has also held chief executive roles at Devacurl and Jen Atkin’s Ouai. An early proponent in the direct-to-consumer beauty space, Glossier entered wholesale in 2023 and has since expanded into key markets like France via Sephora and Space NK. While the brand once stood almost alone in its category, Walsh will help to navigate the stiff competition from newer brands catering to Gen Z tastes.
Effective: 6 October 2025.
Background: Spanish conglomerate Puig has integrated a deputy CEO title into its organisational structure, promoting long-time executive and fashion and beauty president José Manuel Albesa. Albesa, who has been with the company since 1998, will be in charge of all divisions — from fashion to skincare to fragrance — while driving business-wide strategy and development. During his time at Puig, Albesa has filled senior management roles across brand development, marketing and innovation, including for Rabanne, Carolina Herrera and Jean Paul Gaultier. He will report directly to CEO Marc Puig, who has worked closely with Albesa since taking the reins in 2004.
Effective: 9 September 2025.
Company comments: “José Manuel is the ideal person for this new position and I am [excited about] moving forward in this new phase of Puig’s development thanks to our strong relationship of trust. I remain firmly committed to my role as chair and CEO, and together we will ensure that Puig faces the future in a position of maximum strength,” Puig said in a press release.
Background: Stella McCartney CEO Amandine Ohayon is exiting the company after almost two years at the helm. Tom Mendenhall will take on the role after spending time at various global brands. Most recently, Mendenhall was brand president of Polo and Double RL at Ralph Lauren. Before that, he spent more than 18 years working with Tom Ford and company chair Domenico De Sole as COO of Tom Ford, as well as worldwide director of merchandising at Gucci.
As the brand navigates a new chapter following the repurchase of a minority stake held by LVMH, Mendenhall brings a wealth of experience to lead the independent, founder-led business. Ohayon, who steered the Stella McCartney brand through the LVMH separation back in January, will stay on to advise during the leadership transition.
Effective: 8 September 2025.
Company comments: “I am delighted to welcome Tom as CEO. His extensive experience in all facets of luxury fashion will be invaluable in propelling the business forward and building a strong future. I know that Tom shares my vision for the brand and the ethical values that are part of our DNA,” said founder Stella McCartney in a press release.
Background: Romain Carrere joined Aura Blockchain Consortium as CEO in 2023. Prior to that, he was a tech entrepreneur whose background includes founding a digital agency, advising Web3 startups and luxury companies on their digital strategies, and has held multiple leadership roles at startups.
Effective: 1 September 2025.
Company comments: “The Consortium’s leadership, supported by the board, is working to ensure a smooth transition period until such a time as the new CEO is announced. We appreciate Romain’s dedication to the Consortium during his tenure and wish him all the best for future endeavours,” the company said in a statement to Vogue Business.
August 2025
Background: Lululemon has appointed Ranju Das as its first chief AI and technology officer. In the newly created role, Das will lead the company’s technology organisation and drive the development and execution of the “next phase” of Lululemon’s technology and AI strategy, according to the company. Das, who has two decades of experience in propelling AI innovation, and was previously CEO and founder of Swan AI Studios, will report to Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald. The activewear brand also announced that its chief information officer Julie Averill will be leaving the company in September as part of a “planned leadership transition”.
Effective: 2 September 2025.
Company comments: “We see an exciting opportunity to further leverage AI and technology to advance our product innovation process, improve our agility and speed to market, and bring more engagement and personalisation to our guest experience,” said McDonald. “Ranju’s breadth of expertise and proven track record of leading large-scale technology and AI transformations make him the ideal individual to drive this work forward at lululemon and take our technology organisation to the next level.”
Background: Target has promoted current COO Michael Fiddelke to take on its chief executive role amid a continued sales slump for the US retailer. He will replace Brian Cornell, who has been CEO since 2014 and will transition to the role of executive chair on Target’s board of directors. Fiddelke joined the company in 2003, where he has spent the majority of his career, after spending three years at Deloitte consulting. He has held leadership positions across finance, merchandising and human resources, as well as filling the CFO role prior to leading operations.
Effective: 1 February 2026.
Company comments: “Over the last several years, the board has been executing a deliberate and thoughtful CEO succession process, including an extensive external search and assessment of many strong candidates,” said Christine Leahy, lead independent director of Target’s board of directors. “It is clear that Michael is the right leader to return Target to growth, refocus and accelerate the company’s strategy in a highly dynamic and fast-moving retail environment.”
Background: Adore Me parent company Victoria’s Secret, which purchased the lingerie disruptor in 2022 for $400 million in cash, has appointed Christine Vellani to lead its next phase of growth. Vellani has been in the company since 2019, working in various roles, but most recently as executive VP of merchandise planning, allocation and growth, as well as new business development. The shift follows the announcement that CEO Morgan Hermand-Waiche has exited the brand he launched in 2011, soon after graduating from Harvard Business School.
Adore Me functions via a subscription-based, direct-to-consumer (DTC) model, primarily focused on inclusive lingerie and womenswear, which made the company a prime acquisition target. It is unclear how the brand is performing under Victoria’s Secret (it doesn’t break down sales), though the company’s most recent earnings revealed a year-on-year sales dip of 0.5 per cent for the first quarter of 2025.
Effective: 19 August 2025.
Background: US consumer goods giant Procter Gamble has appointed Freddy Bharucha, currently president of global personal care, as CEO of its beauty division. Bharucha has served at P&G since 1995, holding leadership positions across North America and Asia. He will succeed R Alexandra Keith, who has led beauty since 2017 and will retire after 35 years at the company.
Effective: 1 December 2025.
Background: SZA is a five-time Grammy Award-winning musician known for her alternative R&B sound. Under a new multi-year creative partnership with Vans, SZA will lead marketing campaigns for the US skateboarding brand, alongside co-creating exclusive products. This move reinforces the historical, symbiotic relationship between music and fashion as cultural categories.
Effective: 14 August 2025.
Background: Christopher Bugg, who has served at Prada Group since 2020, has been appointed chief communication officer, overseeing the global communication strategies of Prada, Miu Miu, Church’s and Car Shoe. He has a long history in the communications field, working as global digital communication director at Louis Vuitton in Paris, before joining Prada Group as marketing and communication director for Asia. His most recent role was group communication director, in which he played a key part in strengthening the positioning of the company and its brands. Bugg will report to Lorenzo Bertelli, chief marketing officer and head of corporate social responsibility.
Effective: 6 August 2025.
July 2025
Background: After 14 years leading and shaping the beauty retailer’s makeup and fragrance strategy, Alison Hahn will retire at the end of the summer. Responsible for discovering breakout brands such as Rare Beauty, Haus Labs and Mona Kattan’s Kayali, Hahn also helped to grow the multi-brand’s fragrance category, signing on 100-plus brands. In a note seen by Vogue Business, the retailer confirms that Amy Abrams, SVP of makeup merchandising, is broadening her responsibilities to cover the categories. Jennifer Cohen, VP of makeup merchandising, will report to Abrams, while Laurette Puhlmann is promoted to senior director, overseeing all Sephora Collection cosmetics.
Effective: 31 August 2025.
Background: After just six months in the role, Jil Sander CEO Serge Brunschwig is stepping down from the helm of the brand, citing personal reasons. Brunschwig has undergone a long career in the luxury sector, joining LVMH in 1995 and holding C-suite positions at the likes of Fendi, Dior Men, Christian Dior Couture and Celine. Ubaldo Minelli, chief executive officer of Jil Sander parent company OTB Group, will assume the responsibilities held by Brunschwig. For Minelli, this is a return to leading the brand he oversaw from 2021 to 2023, after taking on the CEO role at group level in 2018.
Effective: 31 July 2025.
Company comments: “Jil Sander remains fully committed to ensuring strategic and operational continuity, in alignment with its business objectives and the commitments made to clients, business partners and stakeholders,” OTB Group said in a statement.
Background: Thom Browne CEO Rodrigo Bazan, who has held the position since 2016, will step down from his role on 31 August. Under Bazan’s leadership, the Ermenegildo Zegna-owned brand grew to reach €315 million in revenue in 2024, with 116 standalone stores globally. Replacing him is Sam Lobban, currently executive VP and general merchandising manager for apparel and designer at Nordstrom, who has previously held roles at fellow multi-brand retailers Mr Porter and Selfridges.
Effective: 2 September 2025.
Company comments: “I welcome Sam Lobban as the brand’s new CEO. With his extensive background in merchandising and customer-first mindset, Sam is exceptionally well suited to lead this brand in capturing its unexpressed potential,” group CEO Ermenegildo ‘Gildo’ Zegna said.
Background: Danish pharmaceutical giant and Ozempic manufacturer Novo Nordisk announces Maziar Mike Doustdar as its next chief executive officer, succeeding Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, after eight years at the helm. Prior to the appointment, Doustdar spent 10 years as executive VP of international operations driving company growth. The move was announced shortly after the company reported its second-quarter earnings, in which shares fell 26 per cent and its full-year outlook was slashed due to weakened demand for its weight loss solution Wegovy in the US.
Effective: 7 August 2025.
Company comments: “This is an important moment for Novo Nordisk. The market is developing rapidly, and the company needs to address recent market challenges with speed and ambition. I believe Novo Nordisk will build on its strengths as a global leader in obesity and diabetes, and Mike has a clear vision of how to unlock the full potential of the opportunities ahead,” said Novo Nordisk chair Helge Lund.
Background: Athleta parent company Gap Inc has appointed Maggie Gauger to lead its female performance and lifestyle brand. Gauger has 20 years of experience at Nike, having started as retail and merchandising planner in 2002. She worked her way up through various roles across merchandising, sales and strategy to her most recent position, VP and general manager of Nike’s North America women’s business, in which she was responsible for driving growth and customer acquisition in the market.
Effective: 1 August 2025.
Company comments: “We are thrilled for Maggie Gauger to join as CEO of Athleta as we look to accelerate the brand’s reinvigoration,” said Gap Inc CEO Richard Dickson. “Maggie blends proven business transformation capabilities, deep consumer centricity, product fluency and a heartfelt commitment to empowering women and girls. This combination of skills and experiences will equip her to lead Athleta into its next chapter of growth — rooted in purpose, performance and people.”
Background: Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) conglomerate Procter Gamble has announced that COO Shailesh Jejurikar will succeed Jon Moeller as president and chief executive officer after a four-year stint. Jejurikar joined the group in 1989, and has held various senior leadership roles across health and beauty, fabric care and home care in regions including the US, Europe, Asia and Latin America. In his new role, Jejurikar will be tasked with driving sales performance amid a wavering global market.
Effective: 1 January 2026.
Company comments: “Shailesh has been an integral part of P&G’s leadership team with substantial contributions across multiple businesses and in both developed and developing regions. Shailesh is an outstanding leader, and the company will benefit from his ongoing leadership to build on the strong foundation he has helped create,” said Joe Jimenez, lead director on P&G’s board of directors.
Background: Following a three-month tenure as interim chief exec, Depop has appointed Peter Semple as official CEO. As one of the company’s long-term C-suite members, Semple first joined as chief marketing officer in 2019, after spending seven years leading Google’s Creative Lab. As CMO, Semple shaped the strategic vision of the business and drove the global creative engine that fuelled Depop’s growth and cultural relevance. His deep understanding of the marketplace’s mission and community will continue to lead the business into the future.
Effective: 1 August 2025.
Company comments: “During Peter’s time as interim CEO, he demonstrated not only a proven ability to lead and inspire teams, but showed his dedication to the Depop mission and its community. He brings a strong understanding of Depop’s position in culture and resale, and we couldn’t be more confident in his vision for the future,” said Josh Silverman, CEO of Depop owner Etsy.
Background: Appointed CEO of the US in 2023, Samina Virk will assume dual responsibility at Vestiaire Collective, adding CMO to her current role and overseeing global brand and creative, social media, PR and influence. Virk led the company’s entry into the US market in 2015 as its first US president, laying the foundation for what now accounts for 20 per cent of the French-founded business. She then exited the company in 2017, filling CMO and US president roles at Threads Styling, before rejoining the pre-loved platform in February 2023. Virk has so far played a key role in driving momentum in the US, transforming it into Vestiaire Collective’s largest market, which she will be tasked with furthering while boosting brand awareness.
Effective: 23 July 2025.
Company comments: “Samina’s appointment as CMO, alongside her leadership in the region, reflects our ambition to continue accelerating brand awareness and growth, especially in the US market. It is a testament to her deep understanding of the business, her marketing expertise and her ability to drive meaningful results,” said co-founder and president Fanny Moizant.
Background: R.e.m Beauty, the beauty brand founded by Ariana Grande, has tapped ex-SVP and general manager of Mac Cosmetics North America André Branch as its next CEO. Branch brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across beauty and consumer goods, including Estée Lauder, L’Oréal, Diageo and Kraft Foods. During his time at Mac, Branch led all operations across retail, digital and e-commerce. At R.e.m Beauty, Branch will be responsible for scaling the brand.
Effective: 23 July 2025.
Background: Ludivine Pont has been appointed CEO of Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella. Pont “will be responsible for leading the brand’s global development, building on the unique heritage and artisanal know-how of Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, with the ambition to affirm its positioning as the original and timeless expression of pharmaceutical and botanical care”, the company said in a statement on Wednesday.
After early positions in marketing and retail strategy, Pont worked on the international expansion of Philipp Plein. In 2016, she became worldwide marketing and communication director at Moncler, where she led the development of new brand platforms and innovative communication models. In 2021, she was appointed chief marketing officer of Balenciaga, where she worked closely with artistic director Demna to develop a culturally resonant strategy, expanding the brand’s global resonance through a creative-led approach and digital innovation.
Effective: 1 September 2025.
Company comments: “We are delighted to welcome Ludivine Pont to the Italmobiliare Group: thanks to her profound skills, international experience and strategic vision, we are certain she is the right person to contribute to the growth of the group, giving further impetus to the global development of Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, always respecting the values and peculiarities that make the company a brand without equal in the world,” Carlo Pesenti, CEO of parent company Italmobiliare and chairman of Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella, said in a statement.
“This is a house with an extraordinary legacy, over eight centuries of botanical and pharmaceutical excellence. My goal is to carry this heritage forward and create an experience of timeless care that speaks to the senses, to beauty, and to time,” Pont added.
Background: Aude Gordon, previously global chief marketing officer at Nestlé since 2020, has been appointed as the US beauty conglomerate’s global marketing lead — a newly appointed role for ELC — reporting into the group’s president, CEO Stéphane de La Faverie. In her role, Gordon will lead the transformation of ELC’s digital, marketing and media ecosystem (in detail this includes all creative operations, consumer and category insights, regional store design and visual merchandising, omnichannel media strategy and accelerating online performance), shaping the end-to-end strategies across the beauty portfolio. She will also oversee global digital commerce as the company looks to evolve its consumer-centric approach to strengthening marketing as a commercial growth engine. Prior to Nestlé, Gordon held tenures at Google and beauty brand Leo Burnett.
Effective: 1 August 2025.
Company comments: “Aude is an exceptional and accomplished global marketing leader with extensive experience transforming major consumer-facing businesses in the digital age,” said De La Faverie, in a statement. “Her deep expertise across all facets of marketing (from brand strategy and creative development to digital transformation and data analytics) will be instrumental as we continue to build stronger consumer connections. Her global perspective and proven track record of leading large-scale marketing, digital and media transformations make her the ideal leader for this critical role as we shape the future of prestige beauty.”
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Background: Michael Burke has been appointed head of LVMH Americas, responsible for representing and furthering the group’s investment ambitions for North and South America, amid geopolitical turbulence. Burke joined Groupe Arnault in the 1980s, taking care of investment in the US before becoming CEO of Christian Dior USA in 1986, and then of Louis Vuitton North America in 1992. He went on to hold top management positions for brands including Christian Dior Couture (1997), Fendi (2003), Bvlgari (2012) and Louis Vuitton (2013). At LV, his tenure was marked by rapid growth at the world’s largest megabrand. In early 2024, he became chair and CEO of LVMH Fashion Group, succeeding Sidney Toledano, but reportedly stepped back four months later.
He will report to LVMH Group managing director Stéphane Bianchi, while both Anish Melwani, chair and CEO of LVMH North America, and Davide Marcovitch, president of LVMH Latin America, will report to Burke. He will also become non-executive chair of Tiffany’s board of directors.
Effective: 7 July 2025.
Company comments: “Throughout our close and fruitful collaboration, Michael has perfectly incarnated the values of our group. His outstanding leadership helped to continuously elevate the desirability and craft of the whole industry to new heights. I am convinced his long-term vision and unique entrepreneurial spirit will be invaluable assets to the group at this strategic time in the Americas,” LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault said.
Background: Arthur Lemoine, who has been with Galeries Lafayette Group for over 15 years, will be promoted to succeed executive chair Nicolas Houzé in the CEO role. Lemoine joined the company in 2010 as a buyer for the perfumery department of Galeries Lafayette and BHV Marais, becoming director of the division in 2013. In 2015, he was appointed director of food and beverage activity for both brands, notably overseeing the opening of Eataly Paris Marais, before becoming president of Galeries Lafayette’s watch and jewellery division in 2018, and eventually supply and purchasing director in 2021.
Effective: 7 July 2025.
Company comments: “After more than 10 years marked by numerous transformations and challenges, Galeries Lafayette is ready to open a new chapter under the impetus of Arthur Lemoine. Arthur intimately understands the company’s challenges and ambitions. His strategic vision, his ability to unite, and his knowledge of the fashion and retail sectors make him the ideal leader to drive this new dynamic,” said Houzé.
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Background: Émilie Hammen, who has most recently taught history of fashion theory at Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, has been named director of the Paris fashion museum. Prior to the appointment, Hammen had also been leading fashion history courses at Institut Français de la Mode since 2014, where she conducted research projects with the support of Chanel. She started her career as a stylist, working in-house at labels like Marc Jacobs. Hammen succeeds Miren Arzalluz, who became director general of Guggenheim Bilbao in November 2024.
Effective: 10 July 2025.
Company comments: “As director of the Palais Galliera, Émilie Hammen will draw on her dual expertise in fashion, both scientific and creative. She will continue the work of highlighting the museum’s exceptional collection through an ambitious and balanced exhibition programme, anchored in contemporary issues and attractive to visitors from Paris, France and abroad,” the museum said.
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Background: Samantha Jeffries has been appointed UK and Ireland general manager at the jewellery and accessories brand. After joining Swarovski over a decade ago as district manager for London, she has worked her way through the ranks, most recently serving as head of sales leading retail and wholesale channels and developing the brand experience across the UK and Ireland. In her new role, Jeffries will be tasked with steering the brand into its next era of growth, including elevation and transformation, building on its Austrian heritage and premium positioning.
Effective: 1 July 2025.
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June 2025
Background: Éric Vallat has over 30 years of experience across fashion, luxury and spirits, having held leadership roles at LVMH (at Louis Vuitton Europe and Dior Japan), Bonpoint, JM Weston, Rémy Martin and Richemont. At Lacoste, Vallat succeeds Thierry Guilbert, who has been CEO of the brand since 2015 and will remain CEO of parent company MF Brands Group, which also owns Gant, Aigle and Tecnifibre.
Effective: 1 September 2025.
Company comments: “I’m very pleased to entrust the reins of Lacoste to Éric Vallat, a bold leader with a recognised track record,” said Guilbert. “His sharp expertise and proven experience will be major assets in continuing to unlock the brand’s full potential. I’m confident that Éric Vallat will build on the momentum we’ve created, with the same high standards and collective spirit, and guide Lacoste into a new chapter of growth.”
Background: Kyle Leahy, CEO of Glossier, will be stepping down from her leadership role at the end of 2025, after three years at the helm. Under her management, the brand expanded its Sephora presence, doubled down on its You fragrance franchise (a category that has driven $100 million in sales for the brand to date, per Leahy’s note), and in June, pushed into new categories such as bodycare and mists. After December, Leahy will stay on Glossier’s board of directors to support the CEO transition.
Effective: December 2025.
Company comments: “I am so grateful for Kyle’s leadership of Glossier over these past three-plus years. She deeply understands how unique and special this brand is, and was exactly the right person to serve as our CEO as we looked to evolve our business model for sustainability and profitability. Glossier was always built to be more than just one person — more than me, more than Kyle — and I am excited to partner with her to find our next leader,” said founder Emily Weiss in an internal note obtained by Vogue Business.
Background: Chris Lialios will be succeeding outgoing Ulta Beauty CFO Paula Oyibo, who has left the US retailer after 14 months in the position. Lialios has served as SVP controller since 2018, responsible for the company’s financial reporting, internal controls and accounting policy. Lialios joined Ulta in 1999 as assistant controller, in which he led finance transformation across the company. The company said it will commence its search for a permanent successor immediately.
Effective: 25 June 2025.
Company comments: “Chris has been a respected leader on Ulta Beauty’s finance team for more than 25 years, and we are thankful to him for stepping into this important interim role as we conduct a search for our next CFO,” said Ulta Beauty president and CEO Kecia Steelman. “We’re confident that his deep familiarity with our business coupled with his financial expertise and leadership style will ensure a smooth transition as we continue to execute our Ulta Beauty Unleashed plan.”
Background: Spanish conglomerate Puig has confirmed that Ben Gorham will step down from his role as chief creative officer at Byredo, in accordance with the terms set out following the group’s acquisition of the brand in 2022. At the time, Marc Puig, chair and CEO, described the move as “a key milestone in Puig’s ambition to build a portfolio of purpose-driven brands”. Since the purchase, the niche fragrance house has become a standout performer within Puig’s fragrance and fashion segment, having been frequently cited for its strong growth alongside fellow high-end players like L’Artisan Parfumeur and Dries Van Noten. In 2024, coinciding with Puig’s IPO, the conglomerate acquired 100 per cent ownership of Byredo, aiming to expand the brand into new product categories. Puig s plans for Byredo are yet to be revealed.
Effective: June 2025.
Background: Today, Net-a-Porter announced a new leadership team as it transitions under parent company LuxExperience. Brigitte Chartrand will join as chief buying and merchandising officer from Ssense, where she was vice president of womenswear, kidswear and ‘everything else’ (which includes categories like homewear and tech). Claudia Plant is joining as chief brand and customer officer from her role as CMO at Stella McCartney. Jeffrey Trosch is promoted to president of North America from his role as marketing director and country lead. And Chris Chan will be president of APAC, promoted from his role as marketing and communication director for APAC. Overseeing the company is Heather Kaminetsky, formerly Mytheresa’s North America president, whose new role as CEO of Net-a-Porter was first announced in April.
Effective: 12 June 2025.
Background: Ruth Warder joins Chanel after several years of partnering with the house and other multinational companies at communications firm Edelman, where she was CEO of the UK and Ireland as well as brand chair for EMEA. She spent over 15 years at Edelman, serving as chief client officer, general manager and managing director, before her most recent role. Prior to that, Warder was managing director of Jackie Cooper PR, and began her career at Freud Communications. Warder will be based in London and report to global CEO Leena Nair.
Effective: September 2025.
Company comments: “Building on the strengths of Chanel’s existing global communications teams, Warder will continue to develop a cohesive, proactive reputation strategy and amplify our voice as we grow our positive influence and impact in the world,” the company said in a statement.
Background: After 25 years as SVP of haircare at Procter Gamble North America, John Brownlee will be succeeding outgoing CEO Colin Walsh, who announced his departure from the conglomerate following four years steering its speciality beauty arm. Brownlee will lead the division, while overseeing the growth and development of portfolio brands including Farmacy Beauty, Ouai and First Aid Beauty.
Effective: 1 August 2025.
Company comments: “Working with and learning from Colin across these past [four] years has been fun, engaging and a genuine privilege. I’m excited to pick up the baton from him and look forward to working more closely with the [speciality beauty] brands and teams, and especially energised to build onto what makes these brands uniquely relevant to their consumers,” Brownlee said.
Background: Carole Bildé joined LVMH in 2018, where she assumed the role of chief marketing and communication officer of the champagne house Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin. Before that, she worked at Chloé as head of brand, communication, digital and e-commerce, according to her LinkedIn profile. Her résumé also includes stints at communication agencies. At Louis Vuitton, she will report to Damien Bertrand, the house’s newly appointed deputy CEO. Bildé succeeds Blake Harrop, who will be taking on new responsibilities within the group.
Effective: 10 June 2025.
Company comments: “Her work significantly strengthened Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin’s global visibility and distinctive voice through strategic campaigns and initiatives blending heritage and modernity,” reads an internal note. “At Louis Vuitton, Carole’s mission will be to lead the strategy related to image and communication, with the ambition of amplifying the house’s influence and further asserting its position as a leader in the world of luxury, relying on the expertise of her dedicated teams.”
Background: As Re/Done prepares to enter its next phase of expansion into new product categories and regions, the brand has appointed Phillip Prado as CEO. Prado has two decades of experience in roles at Calvin Klein, Burberry and most recently Gucci, where he served as SVP of merchandising for the Americas market, then global CMO.
Effective: 5 June 2025.
Company comments: “Now is the right time to reinforce the structure of the company, financially and from a management standpoint, so we are pleased to appoint Phillip and to have [new chair of the board] Susan [Chokachi]’s experience to help guide the company into its next era,” said Roberta Benaglia, CEO of private equity firm Style Capital, which is a majority shareholder in the brand. “We have always believed in the vision of Re/Done and are committed to help fuel the brand’s growth for the future.”
Background: Tony Bignell, previously Nike’s VP of running footwear, has been appointed chief innovation officer at Nike. Bignell has worked at Nike for almost 30 years, across product design, development, marketing, merchandising and innovation. He will report to Phil McCartney, chief innovation, design and product officer.
Effective: 5 June 2025.
Background: Following the announcement that Maria Grazia Chiuri would be stepping down from her creative director post, Jonathan Anderson has been confirmed as single artistic director for both womenswear and menswear, as the house returns to the organisation it had in the days of Christian Dior. Kim Jones left the brand in January, and Anderson was confirmed as artistic director of men’s collections in April.
The Northern Irish designer was appointed creative director of LVMH-owned Loewe in September 2013. He was then a 29-year-old designer with a fledgling namesake business, JW Anderson. During his tenure, Loewe became one of luxury’s hottest fashion brands. Looking to his reputation as a hard-working and brilliant designer, Anderson surely has the ability to blend in with the Dior DNA, juggling its strong heritage and codes, and placing the house in good stead for a revival. (Sales at the house decreased to €8.7 billion in 2024, per HSBC estimates.) Anderson’s first women’s show for Dior will be during the all-important September season.
Effective: 2 June 2025.
Company comments: “We think this is the right moment to make this appointment. Anderson is the most talented designer of his generation. He has great experience within the LVMH Group and in managing large teams through his work at Loewe, even though he is only 40. More importantly, he has a very clear vision for the brand,” Christian Dior chair and CEO Delphine Arnault said.
May 2025
Background: After a nine-year run as Dior’s creative director of women’s haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessories, Maria Grazia Chiuri is leaving the French luxury house. The Italian designer began her career at Fendi in 1989 as a handbag designer, and moved to Valentino in 1999 as an accessories designer before being promoted to co-creative director alongside Pierpaolo Piccioli in 2008. She was appointed at Dior in 2016, becoming its first female designer since the house’s founding in 1947. Her debut Spring/Summer 2017 collection, inspired by fencing, featured slogan tees, which read “We should all be feminists”. This set the tone for her tenure, which consistently referenced female empowerment. The Dior resort 2026 show was “a heartfelt, nearly all-white celebration of Rome, her birthplace”, according to Vogue Runway, and marked Chiuri’s final show with the house.
(While a successor was not immediately named, it was later confirmed that Jonathan Anderson will take the helm as sole creative director.)
Effective: 29 May 2025.
Company comments: “I extend my warmest thanks to Maria Grazia Chiuri, who, since her arrival at Dior, has accomplished tremendous work with an inspiring feminist perspective and exceptional creativity, all imbued with the spirit of Monsieur Dior, which allowed her to design highly desirable collections,” Christian Dior chair and CEO Delphine Arnault said. “She has written a key chapter in the history of Christian Dior, greatly contributing to its remarkable growth and being the first woman to lead the creation of women’s collections.”
Background: Almost six months since the announcement of Estée Lauder Companies’s (ELC) turnaround strategy, the conglomerate has appointed Lisa Sequino to lead and accelerate the strategic direction and global growth of makeup, overseeing the company’s portfolio of brands including Mac Cosmetics, Bobbi Brown, Too Faced, Smashbox and Glamglow. She will report to executive VP and chief brand officer Jane Hertzmark Hudis. Prior to her new role, Sequino has held senior positions across both the group’s global and North America businesses, serving as SVP and general manager at Estée Lauder. Her tenure also includes CEO of JLo Beauty, and most recently, Supergoop.
Effective: 9 June 2025.
Company comments: “She [Sequino] is a powerful leader with a strong record of driving brand and business results. Her unique combination of strategic and conceptual thinking, entrepreneurial mindset and operational excellence makes her exceptionally well suited to fast track our makeup cluster into its next phase of growth,” said Hertzmark Hudis.
Background: In her new role, Ellen Kinney will oversee all facets of brand operations, product development and international expansion. She joins Moose Knuckles from ALC, where she was CEO and president, leading the brand’s DTC and wholesale expansion. Prior to that, she held leadership roles at Kendall + Kylie, Derek Lam, Rebecca Taylor and Scoop.
Effective: 27 May 2025.
Company comments: “Ellen is a dynamic and proven leader with exceptional merchandising instincts and a deep understanding of premium consumer brands,” said Victor Luis, chairman of Moose Knuckles. “Her ability to blend creativity with commercial strategy makes her the ideal CEO to lead Moose Knuckles through this continued phase of growth.”
Background: Pierpaolo Piccioli will succeed Demna at the creative helm of Balenciaga. The fashion industry has been eagerly awaiting the announcement since Demna was appointed creative director of Gucci in March 2025. Piccioli’s appointment at the Kering-owned house comes over a year after the Italian designer stepped down from Valentino. The first Balenciaga collection under Piccioli’s creative direction will be unveiled in October, which he will begin working on prior to Demna’s couture swan song, it is understood.
At Valentino, Piccioli impressed the fashion world with his skills as a couturier, which is a major asset given Balenciaga returned to couture in 2021, as well as with his ability to modernise a heritage brand. His first collection for the Spanish house will be presented during Paris Fashion Week at the Spring/Summer 2026 shows, joining the hefty line-up of designer debuts.
Effective: 10 July 2025.
Company comments: “Pierpaolo is one of the most talented and celebrated designers of today. His mastery of haute couture, his creative voice and his passion for savoir faire made him the ideal choice for the house,” Francesca Bellettini, deputy CEO of Kering, said.
Background: In a joint effort to spearhead innovation, Mac Cosmetics and parent company ELC have named Nicola Formichetti as the makeup brand’s global creative director. Reporting to Mac SVP and global general manager Aïda Moudachirou-Rébois, Formichetti will be tasked with shaping the strategy, conceptualisation and execution of Mac’s creative vision across each touchpoint — from campaigns to social media and retail. Formichetti has previously held roles at Mugler, Diesel and Uniqlo, leading on artistic and creative direction. The move ultimately follows challenges faced by Mac to retain cultural relevance in a competitive market.
Effective: 19 May 2025.
Company comments: “This appointment represents another definitive step forward for the Estée Lauder Companies as we execute our recently announced ‘Beauty Reimagined’ vision. With Nicola’s unique ability to capture the pulse of culture, he will help shape exciting and innovative products and experiences. Mac’s tremendous brand equity is most powerful when it evolves with the times, and Nicola will leverage his creative vision to inspire a new generation of connection, self-expression and loyalty,” said ELC president and CEO Stéphane de la Faverie.
Background: In her new role as Balenciaga deputy CEO, Nathalie Raynaud will report to CEO Gianfranco Gianangeli, who took on his role in January. Raynaud has been Balenciaga’s chief product officer since 2023. Before that, she was accessories director of the Kering-owned house from 2021 to 2023, after starting out in 2006 at the watches division of Christian Dior Couture and Louis Vuitton in 2008, where she spent nearly a decade in product and marketing roles across women’s leather goods and accessories.
At Balenciaga, Raynaud has been instrumental in the success of the brand’s handbags, including Le Cagole and Rodeo, of which Kering CFO Armelle Poulou emphasised the importance during the group’s first-quarter earnings call. Raynaud steps into the new role as a creative transition is underway: after a decade at Balenciaga, Demna was appointed creative director of Gucci in March 2025. She succeeds Laura du Rusquec, who became CEO of Ganni in April 2024.
Effective: 13 May 2025.
Company comments: “In her new role, Nathalie Raynaud’s mission will be to continue bringing a strategic, creative and product-driven vision that aligns with the house’s objectives to drive sales growth, influence and strengthen market position,” the company said.
Background: Amid efforts to strengthen its innovation strategy, L’Oréal has named Delphine Viguier-Hovasse as its first-ever chief innovation and prospective officer. She will report to Barbara Lavernos, deputy CEO in charge of research, innovation and technology. Viguier-Hovasse started at the beauty conglomerate in 1997 and has retained titles including marketing VP of L’Oréal Paris and international general director for Decleor and Garnier before leading L’Oréal Paris globally in 2019. Under her leadership, Viguier-Hovasse will oversee both the existing innovation and strategic prospective department teams to ensure a holistic and future-focused approach to beauty innovation.
Effective: 1 July 2025.
Company comments: “I am delighted to appoint Delphine as the group’s first-ever chief innovation and prospective officer. Her exceptional track record of innovation and her strategic vision make her ideally suited to elevate our company’s innovation to new heights. I am sure that her forward-thinking approach and deep understanding of the evolving beauty landscape will help us write the next chapter of the L’Oréal adventure,” CEO Nicolas Hieronimus said in a statement.
Background: Calvin Klein global brand president Eva Serrano is exiting the company and will be succeeded by PVH global head of operations and chief supply chain officer David Savman, serving as an advisor during the transition. Serrano joined PVH in 2023 after being recruited by CEO Stefan Larsson. Previously, she spent time working at both Zara and parent company Inditex, where she most recently served as president of Greater China. Under Serrano, Calvin Klein hired Veronica Leoni, its first creative director since Raf Simons exited in 2018, helping to steer the label back to the runway by bringing its high-end Calvin Klein Collection to New York Fashion Week in February for the first time in more than six years.
Effective: End of 2025.
Company comments: “As an integral part of the wider PVH+ Plan, and through Eva’s leadership, Calvin Klein has been aligned as one brand under a global vision, plan and team, with a strong foundation for future growth. We are thankful for Eva’s critical contributions on this journey,” said Larsson.
Background: LuxExperience, the multi-brand online luxury group, formed off the back of Mytheresa’s acquisition of Yoox Net-a-Porter (which includes Net-a-Porter, Mr Porter, Yoox and The Outnet), has announced further changes to its leadership teams.
Tiffany Hsu will take on the role of group fashion ventures officer at LuxExperience in addition to maintaining her role as chief buying officer of Mytheresa. Also at Mytheresa, Simon Tweed has been promoted to chief commercial officer from VP of merchandise planning and sustainability management, while Dominik Laß has been promoted to chief growth and site management officer (adding performance marketing to his current remit as VP of shop and project management). At Mr Porter, Jeremy Langmead, former editor-in-chief (2010 to 2014) and brand, content and communications director (2015 to 2020), is returning in the role of brand director. The Outnet confirmed there are no changes to its current leadership team. The group has already announced new CEOs for Net-a-Porter and Mr Porter.
Effective: 8 May 2025.
Background: Tory Burch’s leadership shake-up consists of three new appointments. Thibault Villet — previously president of Asia-Pacific (a role he assumed in December 2020) — is now president and international director of Asia-Pacific, Japan, and Europe and the Middle East. Prior to joining Tory Burch, Villet served as Asia president for beauty group One in Beauty. Paolo Zullo will become president of Europe and the Middle East after joining Tory Burch in September 2021 following senior leadership roles at Givenchy and Ermenegildo Zegna. And Joshua Chen will join the company as president of China from Loewe, where he spent the past decade.
Effective: 7 May 2025 (Villet); July 2025 (Zullo); 30 June 2025 (Chen).
Company comments: “Thibault is an exceptional leader and I am very pleased to expand his scope to include Europe and the Middle East as we continue to scale the brand globally. With his profound expertise in regional market dynamics, international business development and cross-cultural team management, Thibault is uniquely positioned to lead these critical regions toward continued success,” CEO Pierre-Yves Roussel said in a statement. “I am also happy to recognise Paolo’s success at our company with this promotion and to welcome Joshua to our team.”
Background: Federico Arrigoni joined Kering in 2006 at Gucci and was most recently deputy CEO and Asia-Pacific president of Saint Laurent. Arrigoni was appointed worldwide HR director at Saint Laurent in 2015 and has since consolidated his experience within the French house, covering key international positions such as Asia-Pacific president and chief commercial officer. In 2023, he was appointed Saint Laurent deputy CEO, overseeing all industrial operations and commercial activities for the brand. He succeeds Mehdi Benabadji and will report to Francesca Bellettini, Kering’s deputy CEO in charge of brand development.
Effective: 6 May 2025.
Company comments: “I am proud to see Federico becoming CEO of Brioni,” Bellettini said. “I trust that his extensive knowledge of the industry and his strong international experience make him the best profile to drive Brioni into the next phase of its development, building on the house’s remarkable history and achievements.”
Background: Mehdi Benabadji has led Brioni as CEO since 2020. Under his leadership, Brioni underwent an operational reorganisation and experienced strong growth momentum, reinforcing its position in the luxury menswear landscape, according to its parent company Kering. As CEO of Ginori 1735, he will spearhead the next phase of expansion for the Florentine house to elevate its position in the global luxury lifestyle and homeware segment. He will report to Jean-Marc Duplaix, Kering deputy CEO and COO.
Effective: 6 May 2025.
Company comments: “Ginori 1735 is a gem of Italian savoir-faire in porcelain, tableware and decoration, and I am glad that Mehdi will bring his deep understanding of traditional craftsmanship and strong experience in international brand development to the house. I’m sure that he will help Ginori 1735 reach a further stage in its global growth,” Duplaix said.
Background: Nike CEO Elliott Hill has announced a restructure at the top of the company to bolster his turnaround plans for the business. Heidi O’Neill, Nike’s president of consumer, product and brand, will retire after 26 years as a result of the changes. She will work in an advisory capacity until September this year. O’Neill’s leadership team will now be divided into three distinct areas: consumer and sport; marketing; and product creation, inclusive of innovation and design.
Under the new structure, Amy Montagne, previously general manager of global women’s, becomes president; Phil McCartney, formerly VP of footwear, becomes executive VP and chief innovation, design and product officer; Nicole Graham, previously chief marketing officer, becomes executive VP while remaining CMO; and Tom Clarke, currently strategic advisor to Hill and a member of the senior leadership team, becomes chief growth initiatives officer.
Effective: 6 May 2025.
Company comments: “For nearly three decades, Heidi has been a true champion for Nike, for sport and for athletes across the globe. Her vision and dedication over the years have left an indelible mark on Nike and created an impact on the world of sport,” Hill said in a statement. “Among Heidi’s many successes, she most recently elevated our brand voice, and innovation and product pipeline by putting sport and athletes at the centre of everything we do. I want to thank Heidi for her passion, commitment and service and wish her the best on her next adventure.”
“I’m confident that with this new structure and leadership team in place, we will be able to better line up and leverage all the advantages that make Nike great,” the chief executive added. “These exceptional leaders bring extensive Nike experience and have been instrumental in resetting our priorities to lead with sport and put the athlete at the centre of everything we do.”
Background: Sebastian Suhl is an industry veteran with 25 years of experience. He started his career in luxury working at Courrèges as director of business development before spending 10 years at Prada, working his way up to COO. After that, he was appointed CEO of Givenchy, CEO of Marc Jacobs, managing director of Valentino and then CEO of Trussardi. Suhl has been a board member at End since September 2024. He will replace Parker Gundersen, who is stepping down as CEO with immediate effect (CFO Karen Dracou will take over in the interim).
Effective: Summer 2025.
Company comments: “[Suhl] brings exceptional leadership, a strong strategic vision and a deep understanding of our industry. We would also like to sincerely thank Parker for his contributions and leadership during his tenure, and we wish him the very best in his future endeavours,” said End chair Martin Brok.
April 2025
Background: Pierre Castillon joined Louis Vuitton in 2019 to manage global social networks, before taking charge of the house’s digital communication strategy. He played a key role in making Louis Vuitton the most-followed luxury brand on TikTok, as well as spearheading the creation of formats such as the video series “Shaping Fashion” and the house’s first podcast. Before Louis Vuitton, he worked on content and communications at Chanel.
Effective: 1 May 2025
Company comments: “In his new role, Pierre will play a strategic and cross-functional role. He will oversee both strategic planning and performance measurement for the communications department, as well as all activities related to digital communications: activation strategy, media, artistic direction, and content production. He will continue to structure and lead high-performing teams, in a context of continuous innovation and the acceleration of digital technology,” the house said in an internal note.
Background: The 37-year-old French artist has been behind the beauty looks of Angelina Jolie, Naomi Watts, Simone Ashley and more, and is succeeding British artist Val Garland, who had held the role since 2017. He will be involved in the makeup direction of the ad campaigns and work on product development. The first products under his stewardship will come to market in two to three years, due to the beauty sector’s lengthy lead times. The hope is for Harold James to bring newness and an edge to the megabrand, which is beneficial at a sluggish time for the beauty market.
Effective: 23 April 2025.
Company comments: “Harold James’s work celebrates women’s infinite diversity through makeup. Along with his tremendous capacity for listening to each woman’s needs, he uses his considerable talent to reveal each woman’s individuality and unique worth. We welcome Harold to the family, where his innovative spirit and timeless style make him a natural choice to steer the makeup vision for L’Oréal Paris,” L’Oréal Paris global president Delphine Viguier-Hovasse said.
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Background: ELC has appointed Brian Franz as chief technology, data and analytics officer, a first combined role for the company. Under the new title, Franz will be responsible for leading the strategic direction of ELC’s global data, IT and technology capabilities. He will also oversee the global data teams to drive personalised digital experiences and faster business decisions. Before his appointment at ELC, Franz was the executive vice president, global chief information officer and head of enterprise resiliency at financial services and bank State Street for five years. He has also held tenures as chief productivity officer at beverage company Diageo and Pepsi Co’s SVP and chief information officer.
Effective: 21 April 2025.
Company comments: “As we drive our bold ‘Beauty Reimagined’ vision, Brian’s deep expertise and fresh perspectives will be pivotal in executing the biggest technology and operational transformation in our company’s history,” said ELC CEO Stéphane de la Faverie in a statement. “Brian’s experience in modernising infrastructure, building resilient and sustainable platforms, and advancing AI-driven capabilities will be critical as we accelerate our evolution into a more agile and consumer-focused organisation.”
Background: Acne Studios has appointed Brune Buonomano as new global CMO. In her new role, she will join the executive committee and report to Acne Studios CEO Mattias Magnusson, while working closely with Jonny Johansson, co-founder and creative director of Acne Studios. Buonomano joins from Mazarine Group, where she served as executive vice president for four years. Prior to that, she spent 14 years within the Havas Group, where she assumed increasing responsibilities until she became co-CEO of BETC Etoile Rouge and publisher of Mastermind Magazine, which she co-founded with Marie-Amélie Sauvé.
Effective: 5 May 2025.
Company comments: “I am pleased to welcome Brune as a key member of our executive management team. Brune brings tremendous experience and joins at an exciting time for Acne Studios, as we are taking the company to the next level. I am confident of her capacity to help build the next part of our journey and to keep sharpening our brand voice,” says Magnusson.
Background: Ulta Beauty has appointed Lauren Brindley as chief merchandising and digital officer. Brindley succeeds Monica Arnaudo, who will retire in June. In her new role, Brindley will be responsible for Ulta Beauty’s merchandising, e-commerce, wellness and marketplace strategies, while leading the company’s assortment brand-building strategy. Brindley brings over 20 years of global beauty and retail expertise to the retailer, having previously served as chief executive officer of Revolution Beauty for two years. Prior to that, she held senior leadership roles at Walgreens and Boots UK.
Effective: 3 June 2025.
Company comments: “Providing our guests with the best beauty and wellness assortment while building strong, strategic partnerships with our brands is critical to Ulta Beauty’s future growth,” said Kecia Steelman, Ulta Beauty’s president and CEO, in a statement. “I’m confident Lauren is the right person to fuel our continued success. She is a proven, strategic leader with deep industry expertise, a global perspective and a passion for beauty that aligns with our vision for the future.”
Background: After exiting Loewe in March, Jonathan Anderson will succeed Kim Jones (who stepped down in January) at Dior Men. The Northern Irish designer created his namesake brand in 2008, of which LVMH took a minority stake in 2013. At Loewe, the house became one of luxury’s hottest fashion brands under his tenure. And with Dior impacted by the luxury downturn and global turmoil as of late, Anderson will be charged with blending his conceptual and clean design codes with the Dior DNA to give the megabrand a boost. His first show for Dior Men will be on 27 June.
Effective: 17 April 2025.
Background: Moda Operandi has appointed April Hennig to the newly created role of president. Formerly Moda’s chief merchandising and marketing officer, Hennig will lead the company’s revenue-driving and brand-building functions, including private client sales, digital marketing, creative and merchandising. In the new role, Hennig will unite these teams with the goal of achieving "enhanced brand desirability, deepened client relationships and accelerated growth", the company says. She will continue to report to CEO Jim Gold.
Effective: 16 April 2025.
Company comments: “In [Hennig’s] new role, she will be responsible for all consumer-facing aspects of Moda’s business: product curation, sales and marketing. The change will allow us to even more effectively serve our clients and brand partners as we continue our journey as the most special luxury e-commerce destination in America,” Gold said.
Background: After Jean Paul Gaultier retired from the runway in 2020, his Puig-owned house initiated a rotating designer model, in which a guest talent created each couture collection. Now, the brand is changing strategy, tapping Duran Lantink as creative director to lead both couture and ready-to-wear. The Dutch designer is to put his own brand — which saw him become a recipient of the Andam Special Prize in 2023 and the LVMH Prize’s Karl Lagerfeld Award in 2024 — on pause. Lantink’s first ready-to-wear collection for the house will be for SS26.
Effective: 15 April 2025.
Company comments: “I see in him the energy, audacity and playful spirit through fashion that I had at the beginning of my own journey: the new enfant terrible of fashion,” Gaultier said.
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Background: Shiseido has appointed Alberto Noé as interim CEO of the Americas region to replace Ron Gee, who resigned 14 April for undisclosed reasons. In his new role, Noé will oversee both the EMEA and Americas regions until a permanent successor for Gee is found. Noé brings over a decade of experience at Shiseido EMEA, and previously served as managing director of Lancôme Italy. His background also includes leadership roles at Chanel, where he was commercial director, and at LVMH as sales director for Dior.
Effective: 15 April 2025.
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Background: On 11 April, Mytheresa received its last regulatory clearance (from the European Commission) to acquire Yoox Net-a-Porter. Ahead of the planned 23 April closing, the company announced a new senior leadership team, composed of many standing Mytheresa executives that will now assume their same titles at the group level. CEO Michael Kliger will now be group CEO and managing director (and will continue as CEO of the Mytheresa business “for now”); Heather Kaminetsky, now Mytheresa North America president, will be CEO of Net-a-Porter; and Tony Bateman, founding partner of Mr Porter, will be appointed CEO of Mr Porter.
Effective: 23 April 2025.
Company comments: “We have selected our future management team at store, brand and group level to bring together the most experienced and capable leaders for each role. All these outstanding leaders share a passion for customers, the willingness to drive change and a deep understanding of their business areas. This thoughtfully selected team draws on Mytheresa’s established management strengths, the experience of strong leaders from the YNAP organization, and is further enhanced by highly accomplished external hires,” Kliger said.
Background: Kering Beauté has tapped Nathalie Berger-Duquene to succeed Sarah Rotheram, who departed the position in October 2024. Berger-Duquene most recently held the position as Balmain Beauty’s global general brand manager at Estée Lauder Companies. The incoming CEO has been charged with spearheading the next development phase for the fragrance brand.
Effective: 6 May 2025.
Company comments: “In her role, Nathalie Berger-Duquene will lead the House of Creed in a new stage of its development and growth with the support of Creed and Kering Beauté’s global teams,” the company said.
Background: Most recently chief design officer for Savage X Fenty, Adam Selman is the first designer to be appointed to the executive creative director role at Victoria’s Secret. In his new role, Selman will oversee creative, public relations, the brand’s styling and fashion team, and copy, according to the brand. He will report to Victoria’s Secret CEO Hillary Super until a new CMO is appointed to oversee the designer.
Effective: 14 April 2025.
Company comments: “I am excited to welcome Adam to our team. He is a true visionary, operating at the crossroads of fashion and culture, always attuned to today’s consumer. His creative insight, cultural understanding and brand-building expertise are exactly what our brands need as we enter this next stage of innovation and growth,” Super said.
Background: The Italian house hires Ramon Ros to succeed Pierre-Emmanuel Angeloglou, the latter of whom was appointed deputy CEO of Christian Dior Couture last month. A promotion from within, Ros was most recently Louis Vuitton president and CEO of Mainland China. He will join at a time of transition for Fendi, following the departure of artistic director Kim Jones, announced in October.
Effective: 1 July 2025.
Company comments: “Ramon’s deep expertise in luxury retail and clienteling, coupled with his passion for product excellence and collaborative leadership, will enable him to elevate the Roman maison to new heights, preserving Fendi’s unique history and commitment to artisanal craftsmanship,” LVMH said.
Background: Part of the ongoing LVMH reshuffle, Charlotte Coupé joins from Louis Vuitton, where she currently serves as business unit director of men’s ready-to-wear. Following the announcement that former CEO Sylvain Blanc will be departing the brand, Coupé will report to Sidney Toledano, senior advisor to LVMH group chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault. The appointment comes as Kenzo is fine-tuning its strategy, returning to the womenswear schedule and hiring design director Joshua Bullen.
Effective: 1 May 2025.
Background: H&M Group-owned fashion chain Other Stories has named British designer Jonathan Saunders as its first-ever chief creative officer. Saunders was previously chief creative officer at Diane von Furstenberg and creative director of Pollini, and has consulted for brands such as Calvin Klein, Tiffany, Chloé, Louis Vuitton, Alexander McQueen, Pucci and Marc Jacobs, alongside leading his eponymous line.
Effective: First half of 2025.
Company comments: “Jonathan brings a refined blend of creativity and passion to Other Stories and will play a key role in taking the brand into the next phase. His engagement and creative leadership, combined with a deep understanding of contemporary fashion, will be instrumental as we move forward,” said Lina Söderqvist, managing director of Other Stories.
March 2025
Background: Victoria Beckham has appointed Sybille Darricarrère Lunel as CEO. Lunel was most recently global business unit director of leather goods at Christian Dior Couture, where she oversaw the global product assortment across five collections per year, working closely with creative, production, sales, retail and communications teams. Prior to this, she was general merchandise and buying director at Galeries Lafayette. At Victoria Beckham, Lunel will take over from chairman Ralph Toledano, who has been acting CEO since Marie Leblanc stepped down in October 2024.
Effective: 1 July 2025.
Company comments: “I look forward to having a strong, creative, smart woman with an entrepreneurial mindset and energy by my side,” said Victoria Beckham, founder and creative director. “I look forward to leading with Sybille and having her knowledge and respect for product and her experience in the industry to help us go to the next level.”
Background: Jean-Christophe Babin joined LVMH in 2000 as CEO of Tag Heuer, which he led for 12 years, and has been CEO of Bvlgari since 2013. As of 1 April, he will be CEO of LVMH Watches — succeeding Frédéric Arnault, who has been appointed CEO of Loro Piana — alongside maintaining his current responsibilities at Bvlgari.
Effective: 1 April 2025.
Company comments: “Under the leadership of Frédéric Arnault, the Watches division has undertaken a significant transformation, including the implementation of operational synergies between the group’s watchmaking maisons, and substantial work on the positioning and challenges of each of them. I thank Frédéric and am pleased to see this dynamic continue with the appointment of Jean-Christophe, who will leverage his entrepreneurial spirit, energy and exceptional leadership qualities to serve the sustainable and ambitious growth of the division,” said Stéphane Bianchi, LVMH group managing director, in a statement.
Background: Francesca Amfitheatrof is exiting Louis Vuitton after seven years as artistic director of jewellery and watches. The designer was born in Japan, before growing up in New York, Rome and then London. In 2013, she became Tiffany’s design director, launching iconic lines such as the Tiffany T and Hardwear. She joined Louis Vuitton in 2018, where she has been behind the success of LV Volt, the maison’s unisex line. For the time being, the house will continue designing and conceiving its jewellery and high jewellery collections internally.
Effective: 27 March 2025.
Company comments: “After a successful collaboration of seven years on the creation of jewellery and high jewellery collections, Louis Vuitton and Francesca Amfitheatrof have mutually decided to separate ways. With her remarkable talent and limitless creativity, Amfitheatrof has undoubtedly left an indelible impression on the legacy of jewellery at Louis Vuitton,” the company said.
Background: Portuguese national Miguel Castro Freitas is to succeed Casey Cadwallader as creative director of Mugler. Little known to the industry, Castro Freitas graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2004, only to be handpicked soon after by John Galliano to work at Dior. He has been head of tailoring at Christian Dior, led by Raf Simons, head of womenswear at Dries Van Noten and creative director of Sportmax. His debut for the L’Oréal-owned brand will take place in September, during the high-stake Spring/Summer 2026 season.
Effective: 1 April 2025.
Company comments: “Having worked under some of the industry’s most prolific designers, Miguel boasts an incredible talent in tailoring, combined with a vision that is all his own. His love and knowledge of Mugler’s couture codes and heritage will be a limitless source of storytelling and help propel the house into the future,” said Adrian Corsin, L’Oréal managing director.
Background: The founders and former creative directors of Proenza Schouler — the cool girl New York label launched in 2002 — have been appointed creative directors of Loewe. The goal for Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, each Parsons School of Design graduates, is to honour the codes of the LVMH house through the lenses of their cultural histories and personal aesthetics. The duo announced their departure from Proenza Schouler in January, remaining both shareholders and board members.
Effective: 7 April 2025.
Company comments: “Jack and Lazaro’s vision and creativity are a perfect match for the codes of the house that we have built,” said Loewe CEO Pascale Lepoivre.
Background: After an 11-year run — and “exceptional growth” — the Northern Irish designer is exiting the Spanish luxury house, following a revered Autumn/Winter 2025 co-ed presentation. Jonathan Anderson was appointed creative director of Loewe in September 2013, after his namesake brand caught the attention of LVMH execs. Anderson took Loewe from a small luxury brand that few knew how to pronounce to one of the buzziest labels in fashion. He maintained the house’s focus on craftsmanship, bringing strong cultural references, from canonical literature and music to hyperrealism. Alongside successful products like the Puzzle bag, Anderson built a Loewe universe.
Effective: 17 March 2025.
Company comments: “What he has contributed to Loewe goes beyond creativity. He has built a rich and eclectic world with strong foundations in craft which will enable the house to thrive long after his departure,” Sidney Toledano, adviser to LVMH chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault, said.
Background: As Gucci’s next creative lead, Demna will be tasked with reviving its sense of identity while reapplying his own design language to the storied Italian house and turn around revenues. It is likely he will look to bring a renewed global outlook as only the second non-Italian to lead design at the brand, after Tom Ford. His approach has so far paid off, with previous creative success at Balenciaga owing to the subversively streetwise and witty aesthetic he first enunciated with Vetements in 2014.
Effective: July 2025.
Company comments: “His creative power is exactly what Gucci needs,” said Kering chairman and CEO François-Henri Pinault.
Background: After a decade-long run, the Georgian designer is leaving the Spanish house he joined in October 2015, shortly after Vetements (the label he founded with his brother) showed at Paris Fashion Week for the first time. In the last decade, Demna brought Balenciaga to the forefront of the industry by consistently pushing the boundaries of fashion’s playbook. His last show for the Kering-owned house will be during couture in July 2025.
Effective: July 2025.
Background: Dario Vitale, 41, is widely seen as one of the most exciting and innovative upcomers in the Milan fashion scene. He graduated from Istituto Marangoni in 2006, working first at DSquared2 for a year and then at Bottega Veneta under Tomas Maier. He joined Miu Miu in 2010, where he worked his way up the ladder to become design director of ready-to-wear and head of image. He departed Prada’s sister house in January to fill the shoes of Donatella Versace, now chief brand ambassador.
Effective: 13 March 2025.
Company comments: “Championing the next generation of designers has always been important to me. I am thrilled that Dario Vitale will be joining us, and excited to see Versace through new eyes,” said Versace.
Background: The news comes seven years after the Versace family sold its controlling interest in Versace, alongside a 20 per cent slice owned by Blackstone, to US group Capri for €1.83 billion. As part of the deal, Donatella stayed on under contract as Versace’s chief creative officer to lead collection design and represent the house more broadly. When founding designer Gianni was murdered on the steps of his Miami Beach house in July 1997, Donatella stepped up to lead design. Her title will now change to chief brand ambassador.
Effective: 13 March 2025.
Background: The 29-year-old son of luxury titan Bernard Arnault joins the Italian brand, known for its fine cashmere, at a strong time for the house, which has become a poster child for the quiet luxury trend. It marks a strategic shift for Frédéric Arnault, one from hard luxury to fashion, which is LVMH’s core business. He became CEO of Tag Heuer in 2020, and in January 2024, was appointed CEO of LVMH Watches overlooking Tag Heuer, Hublot and Zenith. He will report to LVMH Italy chairman Toni Belloni.
Effective: 26 March 2025.
Background: Simone Bellotti moves to Jil Sander, whose creative director post was left vacant following the departure of Luke and Lucie Meier last month, after being quietly recruited to Bally’s design team in October 2022. He became design director in May 2023, debuting at Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 and creating well-received collections. Prior to Bally, Bellotti spent 16 years in the Gucci design studio under Frida Giannini and Alessandro Michele.
Effective: 10 March 2025.
Company comments: “Simone embarks on this journey with extensive experience and a distinct talent. Over the time spent together, we shared the strategic vision and mission for Jil Sander, the values of innovation and sophistication that make it an iconic and unique brand,” said Renzo Rosso, chairman of OTB Group.
Background: The Chinese-owned house promotes former design director Louise Trotter’s second in command, after Trotter exited in January to take the creative helm of Bottega Veneta. Mark Thomas, who graduated from Central Saint Martins in 2001, is a seasoned designer. He joined Carven in 2023 as senior designer, following stints at Givenchy, Joseph and Helmut Lang, the latter of which as creative director from 2017 to 2019.
Effective: 8 March 2025.
Background: Sustainability changemaker Matteo Ward has joined Inside Out (IO) as CEO of its fashion, textiles and home vertical. IO is the latest venture by environmental advocate and entrepreneur Suzy Amis Cameron, who is married to the filmmaker James Cameron. Pitched as a “wayfinding collective” designed to “deliver revolutionary solutions to the world’s most urgent challenges”, the holding company has six verticals, covering research and technology, food, education, media, wellness, and fashion, textiles and home. IO had acquired Ward’s consulting agency Wråd, which previously collaborated with Ferragamo and Polimoda, among others, driving sustainable transformations in fashion. In addition to developing its own brands, IO is investing in sustainability leaders, including regenerative merino wool brand Sheep Inc and New Zealand-based innovation company Rubisco.
Effective: Early 2025.
Background: Sarah Benady brings a wealth of experience in expanding French brands internationally. Her most recent role was as president of Celine North America. Her CV also includes stints at The Kooples, overseeing its European business and then leading the brand in North America; Ba&sh, as its North America CEO; and French department store Printemps, assisting its chief merchandising officer. In her new position, Benady will work alongside founder and designer Simon Porte Jacquemus to establish the label as a “global high-end luxury maison”, the company said in a statement. Jacquemus has been without a CEO since Bastien Daguzan vacated in December 2023.
Effective: 4 March 2025.
February 2025
Background: The end of the couple’s seven-year tenure helming the house comes just after their Autumn/Winter 2025 show. The Meiers came on board following the exit of Rodolfo Paglialunga in 2017. Alongside shaping a freshly precise iteration of abstracted minimalism, the Meiers’s by-current-standards lengthy tenure at Jil Sander established them as the only married co-creative directors in luxury fashion.
Effective: 26 February 2025.
Background: Fernando Fernandez will succeed Hein Schumacher in the CEO role, as the former chief executive steps down after a two-year tenure. Fernandez, currently CFO and executive director, has been in the company for more than 37 years, notably leading the group’s fast-growing beauty and well-being division, which includes Dermalogica, Paula’s Choice and K18. Following disappointing earnings results, the focus will be on building a future-fit portfolio with an attractive growth footprint.
Effective: 1 March 2025.
Company comments: “Having worked with Fernando closely over the last 14 months, the board is very confident in his ability to lead a high-performing management team, realise the benefits of the Growth Action Plan with urgency, and deliver the shareholder value that the company’s potential demands,” said Unilever chairman Ian Meakins.
Background: Silvia Onofri was brand president of VF Corp-owned outerwear brand Napapijri between January 2023 and January 2025, following a six-year stint at Bvlgari and 15 years at Bally where she eventually rose to chief commercial officer of global wholesale. One of Onofri’s tasks will be to maintain the momentum and desirability of the house built during the tenure of previous CEO Benedetta Petruzzo, who left to join Christian Dior Couture as managing director in October.
Effective: 26 February 2025.
Background: Kelly Mahoney served as senior vice president of customer and growth marketing in 2024 before she was appointed CMO. Previously, Mahoney held various marketing and strategy leadership roles at Ulta Beauty for 10 years. She shaped the brand’s personalisation efforts, including leveraging data to strengthen Ulta’s loyalty program, and was responsible for scaling the transformation of real-time, data-led multi-channel marketing communications.
Effective: 24 February 2025.
Company comments: “Under Kelly’s stewardship, our industry-leading loyalty program, Ulta Beauty Rewards, grew to more than 44 million members, and within less than a month of serving as interim CMO, Kelly led the company’s first Super Bowl activation. We know Kelly will be a valued member of our executive team and a continued champion for keeping our guests at the centre of all we do,” the company said.
Background: Joël Hazan started his career at management consultancy firm Boston Consulting Group in 2005, rising to become a partner and managing director in 2015, and leading the fashion and luxury practice at the Paris office. At Kering, Hazan will report to Francesca Bellettini, deputy CEO in charge of brand development, and will succeed Mélanie Flouquet.
Effective: 1 March 2025.
Company comments: “Appointing Joël will strengthen the operational support Kering provides to its houses, enabling them to gain efficiency and drive Kering’s business development ambitions forward,” the company said.
Background: Mélanie Flouquet was Kering chief strategy officer from 2021 to February 2025. Previously, she worked at JP Morgan for 20 years, where she was managing director leading luxury goods equity research. She will now report to deputy CEO and COO Jean-Marc Duplaix.
Effective: 1 March 2025.
Company comments: “This newly created position aims to further strengthen Kering’s governance and risk management globally, enhance the integration of its regional activities and promote cross-functional collaboration,” the company said.
Background: Ali Goldstein joined L’Oréal’s US arm in 2001, filling leadership roles across L’Oréal Paris, Maybelline and Garnier before serving as SVP of strategy and business development for the consumer products division. In this role, Goldstein was responsible for identifying new business opportunities, including acquisitions and helping to develop the division’s stateside growth plan. Since 2019, Goldstein has served as US president of L’Oréal Paris.
Effective: 14 February 2025.
Company comments: “Ali Goldstein’s unmatched knowledge of the industry and the American beauty market, her sensitivity to spotting emerging trends and scouting new business opportunities, and her decades-long experience of building powerful brands and setting them on a course for growth make her the perfect candidate to lead our company’s brand acquisition strategy into the future,” said L’Oréal North America president David Greenberg in a statement.
Gucci creative director Sabato De Sarno departs
Background: After two years, Sabato De Sarno is exiting Gucci amid ongoing brand struggles. The brand’s Autumn/Winter 2025 show at Milan Fashion Week on 25 February will be presented by the Gucci design studio. Appointed to replace Alessandro Michele, De Sarno had previously held positions at Valentino (where he spent 13 years, working his way up to fashion director, overseeing the men’s and women’s ready-to-wear collections), at Dolce Gabbana (as head designer of women’s knitwear and jersey collections) and Prada (as an assistant pattern-maker for the womenswear collections).
Effective: 6 February
Company comments: “I would like to express my deep gratitude to Sabato for his passion and dedication to Gucci. I sincerely appreciate how he honoured Gucci’s craftsmanship and heritage with such commitment,” said Gucci CEO Stefano Cantino.
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OTB Group names Serge Brunschwig as chief strategy officer and CEO of Jil Sander
Background: Serge Brunschwig was CEO of Fendi from March 2018 to May 2024. He joined LVMH in 19995, holding various roles at Louis Vuitton and Sephora in Asia and France before becoming CEO of Céline in 2006, chief operating officer of Dior Couture in 2008 and chairman and CEO of Dior Homme in 2015.
Effective: 5 February 2025.
Company comments: “We are delighted to welcome Serge Brunschwig to our Group. In his role as CEO of Jil Sander, Serge will aim to further elevate the positioning of this brand with invaluable potential, carefully and strategically guiding its growth trajectory. Thanks to his experience and international vision, he will also contribute to defining an even more ambitious strategic path for OTB,” said Ubaldo Minelli, OTB Group CEO.
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Background: Marco Gobbetti was appointed in January 2022 from Burberry to steer a turnaround at Ferragamo. He appointed Fashion East graduate Maximilian Davis in March 2022. Gobbetti’s departure was a mutual agreement, according to the statement. Following the decision, Ferragamo has immediately started the process for selecting a new CEO to “continue the activities of brand renewal and heritage enhancement in order to strengthen brand evolution”, the statement says.
Effective: 6 March 2025.
Company comments: “I would like to thank Marco Gobbetti, who in recent years has set up and developed a significant brand renewal and evolution activity, as well as significant product innovation and brand positioning, while also carrying out important work on the organisational evolution of the company and the group, which is the basis for continuing the renewal strategy,” said Ferragamo chairman Leonardo Ferragamo in a statement.
January 2025
Background: Melanie Grant will exit the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) after two years at the helm, during which she oversaw an increase in membership to 2,000 companies, an overhaul of the organisation’s standards framework, and the introduction of a Lab Grown Materials standard. Grant will continue to support interim executive director John Hall in a consultant role, while working towards the publication of Phaidon’s The Jewellery Book later this year. Hall has worked at the RJC since its inception in 2005.
Effective: 31 January 2025.
Company comments: “It is with mixed emotions that we announce Mel’s transition from her role at the RJC,” president and CEO Dave Meleski said in a statement. “While I am sorry for her to step down, I am thankful for all that she has accomplished in her two years as executive director of the organisation, and how she has transformed it positively into a much better place today than when she arrived.”
Background: Lauren Edelman joined Victoria Beckham Beauty as chief marketing officer in 2023 before being promoted to CEO. Edelman has 17 years of experience in luxury beauty and fragrance including tenures at L’Oréal, Chanel and Rose Inc.
Effective: January 2025.
Company comments: “Lauren Edelman succeeds Katia Beauchamp with whom she worked closely over the last 18 months and who decided it was the right time to leave the business to focus on new opportunities. With an impressive background in luxury brands and tenures at L’Oréal and Chanel, Lauren brings unparalleled industry knowledge, expertise in brand storytelling and a proven track record of delivering results across all channels,” the company said.
Background: Jueptner joined ELC in 2009 as SVP of strategy, new business development and transformation initiatives before being promoted to group president of international in 2022. In this position, he helped shape the company’s M&A portfolio and led many brand acquisitions, including Le Labo, Kilian Paris, Dr Jart+ and Fredéric Malle.
Effective: 30 June 2025.
Company comments: “Over the course of his impressive career with us, Peter has been one of the key architects of Estée Lauder Companies, helping to expand our brand portfolio, grow our global footprint and enhance the ways we work together across teams and geographies to serve our global consumers,” said William Lauder, chair of the board of directors. “His combination of strategic expertise and commercial acumen has left an indelible imprint on the enterprise.”
Background: Hachuel joins from Pangaia, where he spent four years and was most recently chief strategy officer, leading market expansion, operational efficiency and business transformation after a career in investment banking. In 2024, Nadine Merabi grew its presence in the UK and the US, with revenues of nearly £40 million (more than double what it was three years prior).
Effective: 11 November 2024 (announced publicly January 2025).
Company comments: “We are delighted to welcome Jacobo as our CEO. After a record-breaking Q4, or as we like to say ‘golden quarter’, at Nadine Merabi, we’re hugely excited for the depth of experience he’ll bring as we aim to continue our record-breaking growth into 2025,” said founder Nadine Merabi.
Background: Bellini is a veteran luxury executive who was CEO of Chloé from 2019 to 2023, where he became known for implementing a sustainability strategy. Prior to that, he spent over a decade at OTB Group, holding various executive roles at Diesel before being named CEO at Maison Margiela. At Mayhoola, he will be overseeing the strategic development of the Qatari investment fund’s luxury portfolio (which includes Valentino, Balmain, Pal Zileri and Beymen) and reporting to CEO Rachid Mohamed Rachid.
Effective: January 2025.
Company comments: “We are building a more robust organisation. I look forward to working with Riccardo in his role and to further strengthening our brands. I am confident that Riccardo’s leadership style and extensive fashion and luxury experience will be instrumental to Mayhoola’s continuous success,” said Mayhoola CEO Rachid Mohamed Rachid.
Background: Nike veteran Noel Kinder has joined the advisory board of New York-based biomaterials startup Uncaged Innovations. Kinder previously spent 25 years at Nike, eventually taking up the role of chief sustainability officer. In his new role, he will help Uncaged Innovations in its next phase of growth. This comes shortly after the startup closed a $5.6 million seed round in July, and launched its Elevate initiative in November, bringing its luxury leather alternative to market with 10 small fashion brands.
Effective: 1 January.
Company comments: “[Noel] has extensive experience working with global fashion brands and his expertise in sustainability and global operations makes him an invaluable appointment as we enter the next phase of our growth,” says CEO and co-founder Stephanies Downs.
Background: Eric Chan is stepping down as CEO of Lanvin Group, moving to a position as director of the board. Chan has been CEO since December 2023; prior to that he was co-chairman and global partner at the company, which was formerly known as Fosun Group, a role he maintained throughout his tenure as CEO. Lanvin will not be seeking a replacement for the CEO role; instead, it has appointed Andy Lew as executive president to lead the group. Lew is currently CEO of Lanvin-owned St John Knits and will continue to oversee the brand’s management committee. Under Lew, a second European headquarters will be opened as part of wider expansion plans (which also include Lanvin’s return to Paris Fashion Week under new creative director Peter Copping).
Effective: 16 January.
Company comments: “These leadership changes mark an exciting chapter for Lanvin Group as we continue to grow and innovate in the luxury fashion industry,” said chairman Zhen Huang. “I want to thank Eric Chan for his dedicated service as CEO and look forward to his continued contributions as board member. With Andy’s exceptional expertise and the strengthened board, I am confident we will exceed our strategic goals and deliver even greater value to our stakeholders.”
December 2024
Background: Blazy joins from Bottega Veneta, where he has served as creative director since November 2021. He was promoted to take over the role from Daniel Lee. Prior to that, he held stints at Calvin Klein under Raf Simons, Céline under Phoebe Philo, Maison Margiela and Raf Simons.
Effective: 2025.
Company comments: “I am convinced that he will be able to play with the codes and heritage of the house, through an ongoing dialogue with the studio, our ateliers and our maisons d’art,” said Chanel president of fashion Bruno Pavlovsky. “His audacious personality, his innovative and powerful approach to creation, as well as his dedication to craftsmanship and beautiful materials, will take Chanel in exciting new directions.”
Background: Trotter was most recently creative director of French heritage brand Carven, which she joined in February 2023. Prior to that, she was creative director at Lacoste for five years and also spent nine years at Joseph. She is succeeding Matthieu Blazy, who was appointed as creative director in November 2021 to take over from Daniel Lee.
Effective: January 2025.
Company comments: “Her aesthetic seamlessly combines exquisite design with sublime craft, and her commitment to cultural advocacy aligns beautifully with our brand vision,” said Bottega Veneta chief executive Bartolomeo Rongone. “Through her sophisticated lens, Bottega Veneta will continue to celebrate its heritage while preserving modern relevance.”
Background: Galliano has been at Margiela for 10 years, joining a few years after his scandalous exit from Dior in 2011. Galliano took over from founder Martin Margiela, who retired in 2009.
Effective: 11 December 2024.
Company comments: “Working with John was one of the most significant and impactful experiences of my life. He mentored me and showed me his vision, enriching me culturally and allowing me to bring some of that vision and culture to the rest of the group,” said Renzo Rosso, founder and president of Maison Margiela owner OTB Group.
Background: Klausner began his career at Maison Margiela before joining Dries Van Noten in August 2018, where he worked closely with its founder and creative director. The 33-year-old has now been promoted to replace Van Noten, who announced in March his plans to retire.
Effective: 9 December 2024.
Company comments: “I have complete confidence in Julian’s creativity and vision,” said Van Noten. “He is not only a talented designer, but also a clear choice to take over after my departure. His deep understanding of the brand and its values will ensure a seamless transition and a bright future.”
Background: Benson spent seven years at Yoox Net-a-Porter (YNAP), where she most recently held the role of buying director at Net-a-Porter for the last two years. She has worked on special projects with brands such as Chloé, Alaïa, Khaite, Gabriela Hearst and Tom Ford.
Effective: 10 December 2024.
Company comments: “Kate’s deep understanding of the global luxury and fashion market makes her a respected leader to further evolve our buying strategy at Harvey Nichols. Her expertise built through previous senior roles will be instrumental in enhancing the customer experience and driving the growth of the business,” said Harvey Nichols CEO Julia Goddard.
November 2024
Background: Perves, who succeeds Louis Ferla, was previously chief commercial officer at Vacheron Constantin, and prior to that was chief marketing officer. Before joining the company, he was head of brand communications at Audemars Piguet for two years and spent almost a decade at Procter Gamble working in luxury perfume licensing.
Effective: 1 January 2025.
Background: John Idol, CEO and chairman of parent company Capri Holdings, is taking over as CEO of Michael Kors following Cedric Wilmotte’s departure. Idol teamed up with Hong Kong private equity firm Sportswear Holdings to acquire Michael Kors in 2003 for $100 million. He served as CEO of the brand until 2021, when he appointed Joshua Schulman to the role, who was later replaced by Wilmotte.
Effective: 2 December 2024.
Company comments: “This reorganisation reinforces Michael Kors’s plans to engage and energise both new and loyal consumers, create exciting fashion and core products with compelling value, improve store productivity and return our wholesale business to growth,” said Idol.
Background: Newman has been at Michael Kors for 14 years, most recently as president of accessories and footwear.
Effective: 2 December 2024.
Company comments: “Philippa is a dynamic leader with an exceptional breadth of experience developing compelling product for our consumers. I am confident that in her new role as chief product officer for Michael Kors she will successfully lead the execution of our product transformation strategy and drive growth for Michael Kors across all channels,” said CEO John Idol, also chairman of Capri Holdings.
Background: Arena joins Joseph from JW Anderson, where he was most recently director of product and design. He previously held roles at Nanushka as director of design and innovation and at Christopher Kane as head of ready-to-wear.
Effective: 27 November 2024.
Company comments: “I’m delighted to welcome Mario to Joseph. He is a highly talented creative and has a wealth of experience within contemporary luxury,” said CEO Barbara Campos.
Background: Former Balenciaga CEO Charbit will succeed Kering deputy CEO Francesca Bellettini amid the Kering leadership shake-up. Prior to joining Balenciaga in 2016, Charbit was at Saint Laurent for five years, where he worked his way up to executive VP of products and communications.
Effective: 2 January 2025.
Company comments: “With his profound understanding of the house and of its unique identity, Cédric is exceptionally prepared to drive the continued growth and success of Saint Laurent,” Bellettini said in a statement.
Background: Gianangeli will succeed Charbit. He was previously CEO of Maison Margiela from 2020 to 2023, and prior to that held roles at Givenchy, Prada and Bottega Veneta. Gianangeli also owns a knitwear factory based in Perugia, Italy.
Effective: 2 January 2025.
Company comments: “Gianfranco’s extensive expertise and vision make him the perfect choice to further elevate the house and to build on its remarkable achievements,” said Kering deputy CEO Francesca Bellettini.
Background: British retail veteran Paul Price is returning to Burberry, where he served as chief merchandising officer for 10 years until 2017, when he joined Topshop and Topman as CEO. He was also CEO of James Perse and ran his own consulting firm.
Effective: 9 December 2024.
Company comments: “As a key member of the Burberry leadership team during the company’s peak era of value creation, Paul was responsible for product strategies that led to consistent double-digit growth. I look forward to working with Paul and know he will help unleash the commercial and creative alchemy that will drive Burberry forward,” said CEO Joshua Schulman.
Background: Phelan is a veteran stylist best known for leading Topshop as creative director from 2011 to 2017. She also held roles at British Vogue and Marie Claire.
Effective: 4 November 2024.
Company comments: “Kate’s esteemed career in the fashion industry has been captivating, and her expertise will strengthen the leadership team at Harvey Nichols,” CEO Julia Goddard said. “Her renowned experience will be instrumental in driving Harvey Nichols forward […] delivering quality growth and successfully celebrating our brand’s unique DNA.”
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