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N Brown creates COO role, appoints Natalie Rogers to enhance operational execution

British digital retail platform N Brown has announced the appointment of Natalie Rogers to the newly established position of chief operating officer (COO). The strategic move is intended to bolster the leadership team as the group enters a phase of growth focused on operational efficiency and disciplined execution. Executive chair and group...

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Andrea Rigogliosi named new CEO of Diesel

Diesel has appointed a new chief executive officer (CEO), reports Vogue Business. Andrea Rigogliosi was tipped for the top role at the Italian brand in autumn 2025, and his position has now reportedly been confirmed. Parent company OTB has not yet released a statement regarding the appointment. Rigogliosi is the brand's first CEO since Eraldo...

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Kenny Wilson takes over as interim CEO at K-Way following Luca Lo Curzio's departure

Luca Lo Curzio is leaving K-Way after less than a year; the new interim ceo is Kenny Wilson. The manager leaves the position today, January 13. Lo Curzio joined K-Way, a French-born brand famous for its waterproof nylon jackets, in February 2025 and “has made a significant contribution to our organisation; the board of directors sincerely thanks...

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Camper and creative director Achilles Ion Gabriel part ways

Achilles Ion Gabriel, creative director since 2019, and Spanish footwear label Camper are parting ways. The designer will leave his role as creative director of Camper and Camperlab after more than six years with the company. The spring/summer 2027 collections will be the last under his creative direction and will be presented at the beginning...

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Valentino appoints Esther Hörmann as CEO of Europe

Esther Hörmann has been appointed CEO of Europe for Valentino. This strategic move strengthens the Italian house's regional leadership at a pivotal time for the brand. Based in Milan, Hörmann takes on the role following an international career spanning nearly two decades. She has worked with some of the leading companies in the luxury and...

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VSP Vision: Nicola Zotta named president of eyewear following Marcolin acquisition

US-headquartered VSP Vision has named Nicola Zotta president of eyewear and managing director of Marchon Eyewear and Marcolin. His appointment follows VSP Vision’s acquisition of the Marcolin Group, which finalised in December 2025. Zotto will succeed Fabrizio Curci, who has been serving as CEO and general manager of Marcolin since June 2020....

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Cosmo appoints Mark Griffie as chief executive officer

Cosmo, a textile manufacturing company that provides performance textiles, composites, and advanced materials for the footwear and apparel industry, has announced former Nike executive Mark Griffie as chief executive officer. Griffie, who joined Cosmo in 2024 as president and chief operating officer, spent two decades at Nike, where he held...

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New event directors appointed for Spring Fair and Autumn Fair

A series of leadership appointments have been made among the portfolio of Hyve Group, as the event organiser positions its trade shows for long-term growth. Fay Tranter has been named the new event director for Spring Fair, while Matthew Mein has been tapped for the same position at Glee and Autumn Fair. Tranter, who took up her role on December...

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Roksanda names new chief executive officer

London-based fashion house Roksanda has appointed Patricia Sancho as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately, to drive the brand’s “new phase of growth and global expansion”. Sancho, who has more than 20 years of experience across luxury and premium fashion, has held senior leadership roles at Temperley London, Inditex (Tempe),...

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Alo appoints new international CEO to drive global expansion

Los Angeles-based wellness lifestyle brand Alo, known for its premium, fashion-forward fitness clothing, has appointed former Dior and Miu Miu executive Benedetta Petruzzo as its international chief executive officer. In the newly created role, Petruzzo will take the helm of driving Alo’s international expansion, by evolving the brand’s...

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Puma appoints Anne Putz as corporate spokesperson

German sportswear company Puma SE has filled another management position. On Monday, the company announced the appointment of Anne Putz as senior director of corporate communications. In her new role, the Luxembourg native will report directly to CEO Arthur Hoeld and will now “lead Puma's external and internal corporate communications and act as...

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Amandine Ohayon, the leader structuring the Givenchy dream

Since January 9, 2026, Amandine Ohayon has been at the helm of Givenchy. Combining a rigour inherited from her time at L'Oréal, pragmatism forged through contact with private equity, and a creative sensibility, the ESSEC graduate is tasked with stabilising one of the most aristocratic houses in the LVMH portfolio, alongside its creative director...