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Capri Holdings CFO resigns, Rajal Mehta appointed interim successor

Global luxury fashion group Capri Holdings has announced an executive leadership transition. Thomas J. Edwards, Jr., who serves as executive vice president, chief financial officer (CFO), and chief operating officer (COO), will step down from his role on June 20, 2025, to pursue another opportunity. In response, Capri Holdings, the company...

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Lenzing Group announces departure of chief transformation officer

The Lenzing Group, provider of regenerated cellulose fibres, has announced that Dr. Walter Bickel, chief transformation officer, will step down from his role at the end of March 2025. Bickel’s departure comes as part of a mutual agreement with the company’s supervisory board. Bickel joined Lenzing’s managing board on April 15, 2024, with the...

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On announces leadership transition to a single-CEO structure

Swiss premium sportswear brand On has confirmed it will transition to a single-chief executive officer structure, as current co-CEO Marc Maurer is departing the company after 12 years of successful leadership. In a statement, Maurer said he was exiting the sportswear brand to embark on “a new chapter in his professional life”. He will stay in...

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Directors of Hera Clothing become majority shareholders

Holly Beadle and Georgia Streeton, directors of Hera Clothing, have stepped into the position of co-owners of the British fashion brand, snapping up a 66 percent joint share. Beadle, the company’s chief executive officer, and Streeton, chief brand officer, became directors of the company upon its acquisition in October 2021 by Paul Richardson,...

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Victoria Beckham: New CEO appointed from Dior

Victoria Beckham Ltd. has appointed Sybille Darricarrère Lunel as its new CEO. Darricarrère Lunel will assume her new role at the British fashion house effective July 1, Victoria Beckham announced on Monday. She takes over from chairman Ralph Toledano, who has been serving as interim CEO, and will be based at the brand's London headquarters. “...

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Jamie Givens appointed EMEA MD to lead Wrangler and Lee’s regional growth

Lee and Wrangler owner Kontoor Brands has named Jamie Givens to the position of managing director, EMEA. He will report to Tom Waldron, chief operations officer, Kontoor Brands. “Jamie's extensive experience in cultivating global brands, coupled with his remarkable leadership track record, will be an invaluable asset to Kontoor’s global team,”...

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Primark CEO Paul Marchant steps down after probe into behaviour

Associated British Foods (ABF) has announced the immediate departure of Paul Marchant, chief executive of fashion chain Primark, following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards a woman in a social setting. Marchant acknowledged his error in judgment and admitted his actions fell short of ABF's expected standards....

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Javier López appointed new CEO of Decathlon

Sportswear multinational Decathlon has restructured its leadership, appointing Spaniard Javier López as the company's new CEO. This appointment follows Julien Leclercq's naming as Chairman of the Decathlon Group last February. With a 26-year trajectory within the sportswear company, Javier López has held the position of Global Chief Value Chain...

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Foot Locker elevates Franklin Bracken to president, advancing Lace Up Plan

Footwear and apparel retailer Foot Locker has appointed Franklin Bracken, currently executive vice president and chief commercial officer, as its new president, effective immediately. Bracken will continue to report to CEO Mary Dillon. In his expanded role, Bracken will collaborate closely with Dillon to expedite the implementation of the...

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Macy's appoints Daniel Leppo as head of merchandising for men's and children's clothing

US department store chain Macy’s has appointed a new executive to a key position. On Tuesday, the company announced the appointment of Daniel Leppo as Senior Vice President and General Merchandise Manager, Men’s and Kids’. In this role, he will lead the merchandising teams in both categories and report directly to Chief Merchandising Officer...

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Mugler appoints new Creative Director

French fashion house Mugler has appointed Miguel Castro Freitas as its new creative director. The house announced the news on social media. Castro Freitas replaces Casey Cadwallader, who had been at the creative helm of the brand since 2018. “It is an honor to join the spectacular house of Mugler," said Castro Freitas. "As one of the greatest...

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New era for Loewe: What the Proenza Schouler duo brings to the brand

Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the founders of New York-based luxury fashion house Proenza Schouler, are taking over the creative reins of Loewe. The Spanish luxury brand is already finding new creative captains a week after Jonathan Anderson announced his departure. What can we expect from McCollough and Hernandez for Loewe? McCollough...