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Condé Nast CEO Roger Lynch to step down for Mattel role

Roger Lynch is stepping down as chief executive officer of Condé Nast after seven and a half years to become CEO of Mattel, bringing to an end a tenure that saw the global media company return to profitability and undergo a major structural transformation. In a statement issued via the company's site, Lynch said he would remain on Condé Nast's...

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Véronique Tjon to lead assurance and traceability at Textile Exchange

US-based sustainability non-profit Textile Exchange has named Véronique Tjon as senior director of assurance and traceability. The appointment comes at a pivotal moment for the organisation as it prepares for the Materials Matter effective date on December 31, 2026. Tjon brings more than 16 years of experience across certification, assurance and...

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David's Bridal taps Nike veteran Kathy Cherian as CFO: 'It's a business model transformation'

US bridal retailer David's Bridal has appointed Kathy Cherian as chief financial officer. The company is bringing in the former Nike Canada CFO as it moves from building its technology-led business to scaling it. Cherian joins from lifestyle brand Magnolia, where she most recently served as CFO. She has more than 20 years of experience across...

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CFDA appoints Hildy Kuryk as interim CEO following Steven Kolb's resignation

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has reportedly appointed Hildy Kuryk as interim chief executive officer following the resignation of Steven Kolb, according to Vogue Business. Kuryk will hold the position on a temporary contract while the organisation searches for a permanent successor. The CFDA has assigned Karen Harvey...

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Unspun appoints two senior executives to leadership team

US-based apparel technology firm Unspun, the developer of OneWeave 3D weaving technology, has appointed Deborah Palmer Keiser as chief operating officer and Michael Rabin as chief commercial officer. Keiser brings over three decades of operational and supply chain experience across consumer brands including Gap, Victoria's Secret,...

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Delvaux appoints Cartier executive Yanina Novitskaya as new CEO

Delvaux will have a new chief executive officer from December 1. Yanina Novitskaya will take the helm of the Belgian luxury brand, which has been part of Richemont since 2021. The appointment was announced via the Swiss luxury group's press page. Novitskaya succeeds Jean-Marc Loubier and will report to Philippe Fortunato, CEO of Richemont's...

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Matalan appoints Adele Pickering as head of creative brand

UK fashion and homeware retailer Matalan has announced the appointment of Adele Pickering as head of creative brand. Pickering will join the business in November, strengthening the retailer’s senior brand leadership. Pickering brings more than 20 years of creative experience across fashion, home, beauty, and lifestyle. She has previously held...

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Beauty: Chanel ushers in a new era with the appointment of Lucia Pieroni

Luxury house Chanel has announced the appointment of Lucia Pieroni as creative director of makeup, a role she will assume from this September, according to a statement from the brand. In her new role, Lucia Pieroni will work closely with the makeup creation studio. She will report directly to Simona Cattaneo, the company's president of fragrance...

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Élise An takes over as chief financial officer at Aubade

Lingerie brand Aubade is strengthening its management team with the appointment of Élise An as chief administrative and financial officer. As the company noted in a statement, An's arrival allows it to consolidate an all-female management team. With over ten years of experience at international companies in the luxury, perfumery and...

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Scott Ruerup named CEO of luxury golf brand G/Fore

US-based luxury golf and lifestyle brand G/Fore has appointed Scott Ruerup as chief executive officer. Ruerup reports to Scott Mahoney, chief executive officer of apparel company Peter Millar. Ruerup, a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design, began his career at American tailoring house Oxxford Clothes. He joined Peter Millar in 2011...

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Marc Jacobs welcomes John Wattiker as global marketing head

US fashion house Marc Jacobs has appointed John Wattiker as chief marketing officer (CMO). In his new role, Wattiker will oversee the global marketing strategy of Marc Jacobs, driving efforts to elevate brand positioning, deepen consumer engagement and broaden global market reach. Speaking on his appointment via LinkedIn, Wattiker stated: “Very...

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Mango appoints Kasia Katarzyna as new global retail director

Madrid – Mango has announced the promotion of Kasia Katarzyna to the position of new global retail director, along with her subsequent appointment to the company's management team. She joined the group at the beginning of the year from H&M. Katarzyna (Kasia) Niemirowicz Majtas has an extensive background with the Swedish fashion multinational,...