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The Shoe Industry’s Latest C-Suite Trend? CFO Shuffling
The latest merry-go-round of executive changes at firms has been centered around the critical chief financial officer position. Since the…
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Lifestyle
Kering Appoints Chief Commercial Officer
Luca de Meo is bolstering Kering‘s executive ranks ahead of revealing his strategic plan for the ailing French luxury group this spring.…
Business
EXCLUSIVE: Gabriela Hearst Promotes Michele Cohen to President
Designer Gabriela Hearst has promoted Michele Cohen, her longtime head of sales, to the new role of president, effective Thursday, WWD has…
Lifestyle
L’Oréal Opens New York Mega-hub for Content Creation, Stylist Education and More
Steps away from L’Oréal USA’s Hudson Yards offices in New York — and, more specifically, right where Neiman Marcus’ former store at the…
Fashion
EXCLUSIVE: Dior Names New President in Americas
Christian Dior Couture Americas has a new president, and she comes from within. Charlotte Holman Ros starts Feb. 1 at the French fashion…
Business
Will Money Talk? Elliott Takes $1 Billion Stake in Lululemon, Pushes for Ralph Lauren Exec to Be Next CEO
Lululemon Athletica founder Chip Wilson has been agitating for change, and the outspoken critic now has activist investor Elliott…
Business
Ganni Strengthens Leadership With Three New Executives
Ganni has tapped Prada executive Marcelo Noschese as president, Americas, one of three executive appointments as the Danish fashion house…
Business
Berta de Pablos-Barbier to Step Up as Pandora CEO Ahead of Schedule
PARIS — Pandora said Monday that Berta de Pablos-Barbier will take up the role of chief executive officer on Jan. 1. Currently the chief…
Business
Craig Williams to Leave Nike + More Changes to Senior Leadership Team at the Swoosh
Nike Inc.’s making more changes to its senior leadership team as part of its growth and offense initiatives under its “Win Now” strategy.…
Fashion
Louis Vuitton’s Pietro Beccari Adds Fashion Group Responsibilities
Pietro Beccari, chairman and chief executive officer at Louis Vuitton, is to take on additional responsibilities at the world’s largest…
Business
The Latest Beauty Executive Moves at Beiersdorf, Sol de Janeiro and More
Thomas Schwulera has been named vice president beauty at Zalando, the Berlin-based online platform for fashion and style. Over the past…
Business
EXCLUSIVE: Golden Goose Confirms Mauro Maggioni as Incoming CEO of Americas
Golden Goose is appointing Mauro Maggioni as its new chief executive officer of the Americas, the brand confirmed to FN exclusively. The…
Business
Industry Veteran Angel Martinez Makes Footwear Comeback as Co-CEO of Oofos
Oofos is reorganizing its top leadership roles. On Wednesday, the recovery footwear brand tapped industry veteran Angel Martinez to serve…
Lifestyle
Helping C-suite Execs Brand Themselves
In brand and corporate messaging, where do executives fall short? “It’s the core messages. Those seemingly simple, deceptively difficult…
Business
From One Luca to Another: What Kering’s New CEO Should Do First
Luca de Meo won’t arrive as Kering’s new chief executive officer until mid-September, but luxury analysts are already drafting a to-do…
Business
EXCLUSIVE: Lacoste Has a New CEO – and He Comes From Cognac
While it’s a tough moment for fashion, the sector still can siphon executive talent from other industries. WWD has learned that Éric…
Business
Jewelry Brand DoDo Has Named a CEO
Signaling its ambitions in the vibrant jewelry category, Kering has appointed a chief executive officer of DoDo, WWD has learned. A…
Business
Could Kering’s New CEO Come From the Auto Sector?
Could Kering recruit an executive from the automobile industry to lead its turnaround? The French luxury group declined all comment Sunday…
Business
EXCLUSIVE: Akris Has a New CEO of the Americas
Swiss fashion house Akris has recruited Balenciaga executive Bonnie Abraham to become its new chief executive officer of the Americas as…
Business
EXCLUSIVE: More Executive Changes for Flos B&B Group as Arclinea Family CEO Steps Down
MILAN — Italian luxury design conglomerate Flos B&B Italia Group, which is said to be in the throes of a major phase of restructuring, on…
Business
EXCLUSIVE: SMCP Has a New CEO in Asia
SMCP Group has recruited a luxury veteran to lead the charge in Asia, WWD has learned. The French group, parent of fashion brands Sandro,…
Fashion
EXCLUSIVE: Fendi and Kenzo Have New CEOs – and Both Come From Louis Vuitton
Once again tapping its deep management reserves, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton is appointing Ramon Ros the new chief executive officer…
Business
EXCLUSIVE: Former Flos B&B Italia Group CEO Daniel Lalonde Moves to Vita, a Division of Fiskars Group
MILAN – Seasoned luxury executive Daniel Lalonde, who recently exited his role as Flos B&B Italia Group’s chief executive officer, has…
Business
Former L’Oréal Executive Nathalie Gerschtein Appointed CEO U.S.A and President North America at Consumer Health Company Haleon
Changes are afoot at Haleon. Following her departure from L’Oréal as president of the consumer products division for North America,…