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Strong health of the footwear business is expected in the coming months
Although COVID-19 is still dominating most of our conversations and making headlines in the news, most of our panel experts believe that businesses will have a positive evolution. Read about this in our most recent bulletin of World Footwear Business Conditions Survey
Footwear industry is now more optimistic about the future
This is the main outcome of the most recent edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, conducted during the month of October. Today we bring you a summary of some of the main conclusions
Versace appoints Cedric Wilmotte as Interim CEO
The global fashion luxury group announced the appointment of Cedric Wilmotte as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Versace. This will be effective from the 17th of January onwards
Clarks CEO leaves after less than a year in the role
Víctor Herrero will now join Australian jewellery group Lovisa. The Melbourne-based group announced the appointment, saying Mr. Herrero would come on board as soon as COVID19 restrictions allowed
Under Armour appoints Massimo Baratto Chief Consumer Officer
The Baltimore-based company has announced the appointment of Massimo Baratto to the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Consumer Officer
Jonathan Akeroyd to leave Versace
Global fashion luxury group Capri announced that Jonathan Akeroyd will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer of Versace to pursue another opportunity, enabling him to return to the United Kingdom and be closer to his family
Tod’s CEO exits
The Italian-based luxury goods group has announced the exit of its CEO, Umberto Macchi di Cellere. The position will be occupied by Chairman Diego Della Valle and Vice-Chairman Andrea Della Valle
Caleres with new Senior Vice President for Customer Marketing
Suzy Cirulis was named Senior Vice President for Customer Marketing and will lead the company’s customer marketing efforts across the entire Caleres portfolio
New members added to Ferragamo's Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Florence-based luxury group has appointed by co-optation Frédéric Biousse and Annalisa Loustau Elia as Independent Directors
LVMH plans to recruit 25 000 young people by the end of 2022
The luxury group is launching several initiatives to provide access to training and employment for young people, under the age of 30, from all backgrounds
Burberry appoints new Chief Digital and Analytics Officer
CP Duggal has been appointed Chief Digital and Analytics Officer, effective from the 30th of September onwards. He will be responsible for driving Burberry’s digital agenda and leveraging data and analytics to support the company’s strategic ambitions
Etro nominates new CEO
The Italian-based fashion house has announced that Fabrizio Cardinali will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective fourth quarter of 2021. Cardinali is the first CEO appointed under the new owners of Etro, L Catterton
Diane Randolph joins Shoe Carnival's Board of Directors
The retailer of footwear and accessories appointed Diane Randolph to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. The Board will now be composed of 7 directors (5 are independent)
Lenzing CEO steps down
The Supervisory Board of Lenzing AG, a leading producer of wood-based cellulosic fibres, has come to a mutual agreement with its longstanding Chief Executive Officer Stefan Doboczky to end his contract
Troy Sicotte is the new President of Mountain Hardwear
The brand, which is part of the Columbia Sporstwear portfolio, has announced Troy Sicotte as the new President of Mountain Hardwear-
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