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Capri Holdings announces CFO resignation and appoints interim successor

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

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

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

Executive reshuffle at LVMH

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

Demna named new creative director at Gucci

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

Donatella Versace leaves the creative helm at Versace

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

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

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

Capri Holdings promotes Philippa Newman to Chief Brand and Product Officer

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

Wolverine Worldwide appoints its first Chief Strategy Officer

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

Burberry names Charlotte Baldwin as Chief Information Officer

Feb 17, 2025 / United Kingdom
The UK-based luxury label has named Charlotte Baldwin as Chief Information Officer, effective from the end of March. She will be responsible for leading Burberry’s global technology team

Silvia Onofri appointed as the new CEO of Miu Miu

Feb 14, 2025 / Italy
The Italy-based Prada Group has announced the appointment of Silvia Onofri as CEO of its Miu Miu brand. She was president of VF Corp-owned outerwear brand Napapijri until January

Brian Costello appointed Chief Merchandising Officer of Famous Footwear

Feb 6, 2025 / United States
The US-based footwear company Caleres, owner of Famous Footwear, has appointed Brian Costello as the brand’s Chief Merchandising Officer. He brings nearly 30 years of experience to the role

Maison Margiela appoints Glenn Martens as creative director

Feb 5, 2025 / France
The OTB-owned luxury brand has found a successor to John Galliano, who left the label in December. Glenn Martens is the new creative director at Maison Margiela

Eduardo Calabuig named new General Manager of Inescop

Jan 23, 2025 / Spain
The Footwear Technology Centre Inescop, based in Spain, has confirmed the appointment of Eduardo Calabuig as its new General Manager. He brings over 18 years of experience in the technology sector to the role

Authentic Brands Group names new President

Jan 15, 2025 / United States
The US-based management brand company has named former Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Madox as President. He succeeds Nick Woodhouse, who will assume the role of Executive Vice Chairman
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