The fashion and beauty industries are experiencing a wave of executive shifts, as detailed in this ongoing tracker. These changes highlight a dynamic period of strategic adjustments and leadership transitions across various prominent brands.
Key appointments include Tracy Nguyen as Skims' Chief Communications Officer, Kimberly Mimnaugh as Manolo Blahnik's Americas Managing Director, and Jess McGuire-Dudley's promotion to CEO at John Smedley. LVMH's fragrance division welcomes Yann Musquin as Managing Director, while Chanel appoints Hélène de Tissot as Global CFO. Kate Spade names Jonathan Saunders as Executive Creative Director, and Bruno Pavlovsky is re-elected President of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode. Other notable hires include Alessio Vannetti as CEO of La Perla Atelier, Alexis Rollier as PVH's CFO, Brooke Bobb as Nordstrom's VP, Fashion Director, and Valérie Duport as President of Villa Noailles. J.Crew appointed Kathleen Van Nest Pierce as Brand President, Tory Burch named Klitos Teklos as Chief Brand Officer, Balenciaga brought in Drieke Leenknegt as CMO, Nike appointed David M. Denton as CFO and Andy Caine as Chief Innovation Officer. Loewe named Eloise Hautcoeur as Global Communications Director and promoted Thierry Conrad Reutenauer to CMO. Khy appointed Laura du Rusquec as CEO, Printemps Group named Rémy Baume as CEO, Alexander McQueen appointed Gianfranco D’Attis as CEO, and Kering welcomed Laurent Kleitman and Marie-Hélène Chenut to its board, along with Pierre Houlès as Chief Digital, AI & IT Officer and Jean-Marc Duplaix as CEO of Kering Jewelry. Ulta Beauty promoted Kristin Wolf to Chief Strategy and Growth Officer and named Lauren Brindley as Chief Merchandising and Digital Officer and Kelly Mahoney as Chief Marketing Officer. Matthew M. Williams became Oakley's Creative Director, On saw co-founders David Allemann and Caspar Coppetti assume co-CEO roles, Zimmermann appointed Roberto Eggs as CEO, Vestiaire Collective named Thomas Hézard as Chief Product Officer and Rémi Bouchez as Chief Technology Officer. Bryan Fry joined Woolmark as CEO, Béatrice Goasglas became CEO of Tag Heuer, Jimmy Choo appointed Andy Holmes as CFO, Philippe Farnier was named Deputy CEO of Parfums Christian Dior and LVMH Beauty Division, Salomon appointed Laura Stauth as SVP of Sales, Yves Cauchon became CEO of LVMH Métiers d’Art, Abraham Ortuño was named Creative Director of Camper, Amy Raimondi became SVP of Women's Apparel Buying for Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus, and Nike promoted Cimarron Nix to Chief Sustainability Officer. LVMH North America saw Alexandra Winokur appointed Deputy CEO, while Capri Holdings named Tyler Reddien as CFO and COO. Dior appointed Jenny Kim as Americas Chief Communications and Image Officer, Valentino named Liran Peterzil as CMO, Wella appointed Calvin McDonald as CEO, Target announced new executive leadership, Cascale named Ying McGuire as CEO, Saks Global named Cheryl Han as Chief Marketing and Digital Officer, Bottega Veneta hired Emilie Leblanc as Global Marketing and Communications Director, Nordstrom appointed Jason Bell as Chief Supply Chain Officer, Byoma named Tara Loftis as Global President and Chief Brand Officer, PVH Corp. appointed Gemma Hart as Chief Communications Officer, Axel Arigato saw Frederic Serrant appointed CEO, and Nike announced key appointments for EMEA and Greater China.
Amidst these new appointments, several prominent executives have also announced their departures. Tim Cook will step down as Apple's CEO, to be succeeded by John Ternus, while Tod's CEO John Galantic has exited the company. Alice Temperley is leaving Temperley London, and Chanel's global CFO Philippe Blondiaux is retiring. Skims' Tracy Nguyen also takes on additional responsibilities, while Romain Spitzer transitions to Bottega Veneta. Jaden Smith becomes Christian Louboutin's first men's creative director, and Donatella Versace steps down as creative director of Versace. Other departures include Tod's CEO John Galantic, Johnny Coca from Louis Vuitton, Sarah Coonan from Liberty London, Peter Jueptner from Estée Lauder Companies, and Marco Gobbetti from Ferragamo. Renowned designers like Demna, Jonathan Anderson, and Maria Grazia Chiuri have also made significant moves, with Demna leaving Balenciaga to become Gucci's creative director, and Jonathan Anderson taking on the sole artistic director role at Dior after exiting Loewe. Maria Grazia Chiuri also departed Dior after a nine-year tenure. Serge Brunschwig stepped down as Jil Sander CEO, and founders Simone Rizzo and Loris Messina exited Sunnei. Kylie Jenner's clothing label Khy appointed Laura du Rusquec as CEO, and Balenciaga named Drieke Leenknegt as CMO. LVMH's Watches division will be led by Jean-Christophe Babin, and Francesca Amfitheatrof has departed Louis Vuitton. The Estée Lauder Companies also announced the appointment of Lisa Sequino as President of Makeup Brands and Aude Gordon as Chief Digital and Marketing Officer. Michael Burke was named Chair and CEO of LVMH Americas, and Galeries Lafayette promoted Arthur Lemoine to CEO. Émilie Hammen was appointed Director of Palais Galliera, and Swarovski named Samantha Jeffries as General Manager of the UK and Ireland. Lacoste appointed Éric Vallat as CEO, Glossier CEO Kyle Leahy exited, and Ulta Beauty named Chris Lialios as interim CFO. Ben Gorham stepped down from Byredo, and Net-a-Porter announced a new leadership team. P&G named John Brownlee as CEO of its speciality beauty division, Louis Vuitton appointed Carole Bildé as SVP, Image and Communication, and Re/Done named Phillip Prado as CEO. Nike named Tony Bignell as Chief Innovation Officer, L'Oréal Paris welcomed Harold James as Global Makeup Artist, and Shiseido appointed Alberto Noé as interim CEO. Mytheresa announced a new senior leadership team post-YNAP acquisition, Nathalie Berger-Duquene was appointed CEO of Creed, Adam Selman became Victoria's Secret's Executive Creative Director, and Fendi tapped Ramon Ros as CEO. Charlotte Coupé was appointed CEO of Kenzo, and Jonathan Saunders was named Chief Creative Officer of & Other Stories. Victoria Beckham appointed Sybille Darricarrère Lunel as CEO, Simone Bellotti joined Jil Sander as Creative Director, and Mark Thomas was named Design Director of Carven. Matteo Ward joined the new startup Inside Out, and Jacquemus appointed Sarah Benady as Global CEO. Luke and Lucie Meier exited Jil Sander, Unilever named Fernando Fernandez as CEO, and Miu Miu appointed Silvia Onofri as CEO. Kering named Joël Hazan as Chief Strategy and Development Officer and Mélanie Flouquet as first General Secretary. L'Oréal named Ali Goldstein as President of Acquisitions for North America, and Gucci's creative director Sabato De Sarno departed. OTB Group named Serge Brunschwig as Chief Strategy Officer and CEO of Jil Sander, and Ferragamo CEO Marco Gobbetti stepped down. Responsible Jewellery Council executive director Melanie Grant stepped down, and Victoria Beckham Beauty named Lauren Edelman as CEO. Nadine Merabi appointed Jacobo Hachuel as CEO, Mayhoola appointed Riccardo Bellini as Managing Director, and Uncaged Innovations tapped ex-Nike chief sustainability officer Noel Kinder. Lanvin Group replaced CEO Eric Chan with Executive President Andy Lew, and Chanel appointed Matthieu Blazy as Artistic Director. Bottega Veneta appointed Louise Trotter as Creative Director, Maison Margiela creative director John Galliano is leaving, and Dries Van Noten named Julian Klausner Creative Director. Harvey Nichols appointed Kate Benson as Chief Merchant, Vacheron Constantin named Laurent Perves as CEO, Michael Kors named John Idol as CEO and Philippa Newman as Chief Product Officer, and Joseph named Mario Arena as Creative Director. Saint Laurent appointed Cédric Charbit as CEO, Gianfranco Gianangeli was named CEO of Balenciaga, and Burberry named Paul Price as Chief Product Merchandising and Planning Officer. Harvey Nichols appointed Kate Phelan as Creative Director, Lululemon appointed Ranju Das as its first Chief AI Officer, Target named Michael Fiddelke as CEO, Victoria's Secret appointed Christine Vellani as President of its Adore Me brand, P&G named Freddy Bharucha as Beauty CEO, Vans named SZA as Artistic Director, and Prada Group appointed Christopher Bugg as Chief Communication Officer.
These comprehensive leadership changes demonstrate the constant evolution within the fashion and beauty industries, as brands strive to innovate, expand globally, and adapt to shifting consumer demands. Each new appointment brings fresh perspectives and strategic direction, while departures signify the conclusion of impactful tenures, paving the way for new eras of growth and transformation. The collective aim is to enhance brand desirability, improve financial performance, and foster inclusive and sustainable practices, ensuring these sectors remain at the forefront of global culture and commerce.
