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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...

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British Land CEO Simon Carter to step down

UK commercial property company British Land has confirmed that chief executive officer Simon Carter is stepping down from his role, after 18 years at the company. Carter, who has a 12-month notice period, will be leaving British Land to become chief executive officer of P3 Logistics Parks, the GIC-owned investor, manager and developer of...

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Skims names Kim Seymour chief people officer

Kim Kardashian’s shapewear brand Skims has appointed Kim Seymour its new chief people officer as the company prepares to scale talent and people operations across its portfolio. Seymour, who officially took up her new position on January 6, most recently founded and ran HR advisory Leadership Amplified, where she worked with executives on talent...

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Next board member exits after 40 years, new sales and marketing director named

British retail giant Next has announced the planned departure of Jane Shields from its board, bringing to an end a 40 year tenure for the executive. She will retire from the company in May 2026. Shields first joined Next in 1985 as sales director, before moving up into roles of increasing responsibility to eventually become group sales,...

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New CCO for textile company Spinnova

Finnish material innovation company Spinnova is strengthening its management team with the appointment of Mikko Lassila as chief commercial officer (CCO). He will start in the position on April 15, 2026, according to the statement. “I am delighted to be part of the Spinnova team. The technology has enormous potential and a lot of progress has...