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Kath Smith steps down as senior independent director at JD Sports

UK-based omni-channel retailer JD Sports Fashion (JD) has announced that Kath Smith, senior independent director, will stand down from her position on the board on January 19, 2027, after more than seven years with the business. Smith joined the board in May 2019 and was appointed senior independent director and designated workforce engagement...

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Fashion’s exit season has arrived: Veronica Leoni leaves Calvin Klein, Seán McGirr departs McQueen

After Anthony Vaccarello’s departure from Saint Laurent last week, fashion’s next round of creative upheaval has arrived with unusual speed. On Thursday, Calvin Klein confirmed that Veronica Leoni will leave Calvin Klein Collection when her current contract ends, while Kering announced that Seán McGirr is departing McQueen after three years as...

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Restructuring at Chanel: Bruno Pavlovsky resigns from board of directors

Bruno Pavlovsky has resigned from the board of directors of Chanel Limited. The executive will, however, retain his key operational roles as president of the house's fashion activities and president of Chanel SAS, the house confirmed to FashionUnited. Governance overhaul This decision is part of a broader strategy to overhaul the company's...

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Mango promotes Marlies Hersbach to chief people officer

Spanish fashion giant Mango has promoted Marlies Hersbach. The current chief online and customer officer, who is also a member of the executive committee, will take on the position of chief people officer from January 2027, the Spanish company announced on Wednesday. In this role, she will report directly to CEO Toni Ruiz and will be responsible...

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Joe Browns CEO Dawn Bannerman steps down

Joe Browns chief executive officer Dawn Bannerman has stepped down from the fashion and homeware retailer with immediate effect, with her departure confirmed in a Companies House filing. Bannerman, who was appointed CEO in February 2024, is leaving to “take up a new opportunity”, according to a statement shared by the company to the media,...

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Mikki Inkeroinen to step down as Marimekko chief technology officer

Finnish lifestyle design house Marimekko’s chief technology officer and member of the management group Mikki Inkeroinen will step down from his position as of October 14, 2026. The termination of his employment has been agreed by mutual consent. “I would like to thank Mikki for his years at Marimekko. Mikki has played an important role in...

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From HR director to CEO: how Catherine Gallais's people-first approach made RougeGorge a success story

Paris - This is a profile of an unconventional leader from a human resources background, for whom stability never meant stagnation. 17 years. In fashion, where general management often changes as frequently as collections, Catherine Gallais's long tenure at RougeGorge Lingerie is an exception. She herself says she did not see the time go by. “I...

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Devina Foley joins Net-a-Porter as Americas president

UK-based online luxury fashion platform Net-a-Porter has appointed Devina Foley as president, Americas. In her new role, Foley will oversee strategy and operations across the company's US and Canada business to strengthen its market position. Foley brings more than 20 years of experience across retail, merchandising, and e-commerce. Throughout...

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Saint Laurent confirms Anthony Vaccarello's departure after a decade

It is now official: Anthony Vaccarello is leaving Saint Laurent. The French fashion house confirmed on Friday morning that its creative director, who has led the label for ten years, is stepping down. As long suspected, Vaccarello's gold-gilded show for the SS27 season in Paris was his finale at the heritage house. Saint Laurent announced that...

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Lululemon realigns leadership to strengthen competitive position

Canadian technical athletic apparel brand Lululemon has announced a new senior leadership team structure designed to strengthen its competitive position and drive future growth. As part of the reorganization, the company appointed Maggie Gauger as president and chief product officer, alongside Joseph Godsey as chief operating officer, both...

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Lacoste ousts its CEO Éric Vallat, Thierry Guibert takes back the helm

Éric Vallat has been removed from his position as chief executive officer of the French brand Lacoste. The corporate website now lists Thierry Guibert as CEO. Reuters reported that Éric Vallat was ousted just before the brand's Paris show. The announcement came as a surprise due to its sudden nature. Lacoste confirmed this leadership change to...

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Campaign for Wool names new chairman following Peter Ackroyd's passing

Ian Maclean has been appointed chairman of the Campaign for Wool, succeeding the late Peter Ackroyd, who died unexpectedly in July 2026 after serving as chairman since January 2025. Maclean’s appointment was unanimously backed by the organisation's Funders’ Board. He brings extensive experience across UK manufacturing, fashion and textiles to...