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Pieter Mulier named chief creative officer of Versace

Prada Group and Versace announced today, through a statement, the appointment of Pieter Mulier as chief creative officer, effective from July 1, 2026. The announcement comes days after the Belgian designer revealed his departure from fashion house Alaïa. “His arrival marks the beginning of a new chapter for the brand,” explained the label. In...

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Pandora names new chief product officer

Jewellery brand Pandora has announced that former Michael Kors executive Philippa Newman will join the company as its new chief product officer on March 9 to ensure that creativity is “consistently translated into scalable product newness”. Newman, who has more than 25 years of experience from global luxury fashion and accessories brands, will...

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Marc Cain to continue North American growth with new executive appointments

Bodelshausen-based apparel company Marc Cain is strengthening its North American teams with new executive appointments for the US and Canada. Jessica R’Bibo assumed the role of president of Marc Cain Canada Inc. at the start of the year, Marc Cain announced on Wednesday. Joy Corson took on the position of vice president of Marc Cain USA Inc. in...

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Gymshark appoints Carly Natalizia as chief commercial officer

British gym and fitness apparel brand Gymshark has promoted chief digital officer Carly Natalizia to chief commercial officer to oversee the company’s omnichannel journey and digital optimisation. Natalizia, who has been with Gymshark for four years, will be responsible for Gymshark’s ongoing journey to becoming a fully omnichannel business,...

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Caleres names new division president of its New York brands

Footwear company Caleres, which includes Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Stuart Weitzman, Allen Edmonds, Naturalizer, and Vionic, has appointed fashion veteran Kristen Sosa as division president of brand portfolio - New York brands. In the newly created role, Sosa, who has more than 30 years of leadership experience across luxury, fashion, and...

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Puma appoints Marwin Hoffmann to head new training business unit

German sportswear provider Puma SE announced on Monday the creation of a dedicated business unit for training. The new department will be based at the company's headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany. This move separates the category from the previous joint running and training business unit. According to a statement, Puma now aims to “fully...

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DPD UK names new chief executive officer

Parcel delivery firm DPD, a member of Geopost, has appointed Justin Pegg as the new chief executive officer of DPD UK, as former CEO Elaine Kerr becomes chairwoman. Pegg, who is currently chief operating officer at DPD, has been with the company for more than 35 years, and has been a member of the senior leadership team since 2016 and an...

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Orva names Jason Short as general merchandising manager

New York-based e-commerce accelerator Orva, which serves the footwear, apparel, and broader consumer goods industries, has named Jason Short as senior vice president and general merchandise manager to grow its footwear portfolio. Short, who has more than 30 years of consumer-centric merchandising experience, has been brought on to advance Orva’s...

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Pieter Mulier leaves Alaïa

Alaïa, owned by the Richemont group, officially announced the departure of its creative director, Pieter Mulier, this Friday, according to a report by WWD. After a five-year collaboration marked by a stylistic renewal and significant commercial growth, the Belgian designer will present his final collection for the brand next March. Since his...

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Marco Bicego appoints Matteo Cuelli as global marketing director

The jewellery group Marco Bicego has officially announced the appointment of Matteo Cuelli as global marketing director. The manager, who has been in the role since January, will lead the brand's communication and positioning strategy. His objective is to support international expansion and the integration of different distribution channels....

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Etam group appoints Marie Delahaie to lead its flagship brand

Marie Delahaie has been appointed director of the Etam brand. She will assume her new role in May 2026 and will play a part in the lingerie governance of the Etam Group. Marie Delahaie has been the CEO of Undiz since May 2024. At the Etam Group-owned brand, which targets a younger demographic, she has spearheaded a rebranding; an overhaul of key...

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LVMH board to welcome Expedia CEO Ariane Gorin

French luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) has announced changes to its leadership structure following a board of directors meeting held on January 27, 2026. The group intends to propose the appointment of Ariane Gorin to the board at the upcoming annual general meeting (AGM) scheduled for April 23, 2026. The move follows...