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Lands’ End revives chief marketing officer role after a decade

US retailer Lands’ End has named Sarah Sylvester as its new chief marketing officer, reviving the role after nearly a decade. Sylvester will take up the position immediately, reflecting the brand’s renewed commitment to long-term growth and modern marketing as it continues to evolve. To the role, Sylvester brings over 20 years of marketing and...

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Pattern appoints former Amazon executive to drive European growth

Pattern, which accelerates brands on global e-commerce marketplaces by leveraging proprietary technology and AI, has named David Jennison as managing director, Europe, to support the group’s growth in the region. Jennison has more than 15 years of experience in e-commerce expansion across the UK and Europe, including leadership roles at Amazon,...

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Sara Donninelli, the Italian executive tasked with elevating Mango's brand aspiration

Spanish multinational Mango is strengthening its management team with the appointment of Sara Donninelli as its new chief brand officer and a member of the management committee. She is tasked with the challenge of consolidating the brand's identity and projecting it towards new global horizons. Donninelli succeeds Spanish executive Blanca Muñiz...

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Johanna Ortiz: “Building a brand is creating something that lasts”

Buenos Aires - Colombian designer Johanna Ortiz is participating for the first time in Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid, adding a new milestone to her brand's international expansion. Based in the city of Cali, where she maintains production and a team of over 460 people, the creator has built a Latin American luxury brand with a global...

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Tasaki names new global chief executive officer

Japanese luxury jewellery Tasaki has appointed Richard Collasse as its new president and global chief executive officer, effective immediately. In a statement, Tasaki describes Collasse as a “highly respected leader,” with extensive knowledge of both the Japanese and global luxury markets. As president and global CEO, Collasse will oversee...

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Australian Wool Innovation appoints Bryan Fry as chief executive officer

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), the Australian-based organisation behind the global Woolmark brand, has announced the appointment of Bryan Fry as its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Fry succeeds John Roberts, who has served as CEO since October 2021. Fry joins Woolmark with a background in global leadership and agriculture....

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Jonathan Degenhardt appointed new CEO of Scarpa North America

Jonathan Degenhardt is the new chief executive officer of the North American subsidiary of Scarpa, the Italian company specialising in footwear for mountaineering, climbing, hiking, trail running and ski mountaineering. Alongside Degenhardt's appointment, two long-serving managers will be promoted to new leadership positions with additional...

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Battersea Power Station Development Company names new CEO

James Saunders has been named as the new chief executive officer of Battersea Power Station Development Company (BPSDC). He will take up the helm position for the London-based real estate developer from April 7. To the role, Saunders brings around 18 years of experience, having moved his way up through the ranks at Quintain Ltd, the developer of...

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LVMH appoints Béatrice Goasglas as CEO of Tag Heuer

French luxury group LVMH has announced the appointment of Béatrice Goasglas as the chief executive officer of Swiss watchmaker Tag Heuer. The transition is set to take effect on May 10, 2026, as the brand continues its long-term strategy of elevation and innovation within the hard luxury sector. Goasglas succeeds in a leadership trajectory that...

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Etro: Marco De Vincenzo is no longer creative director

Etro and Marco De Vincenzo are parting ways. In a statement, the brand announced the end of its collaboration with Marco De Vincenzo as creative director after almost four years, during which the designer made “a significant contribution to the evolution of the house's aesthetic language”. “During his tenure, Marco De Vincenzo led the brand's...

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Lululemon founder Wilson challenges board composition ahead of executive search

The Canadian athletic apparel brand Lululemon founder Dennis J. ‘Chip’ Wilson has issued an open letter to prospective candidates for the role of chief executive officer, warning of significant structural issues within the company board of directors. Wilson, who remains one of the largest shareholders of the firm, expressed concern that the...

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St. John Knits appoints Mandy West as chief executive officer

US luxury fashion house St. John Knits has announced the appointment of Mandy West as chief executive officer, effective March 6, 2026. West, who has been a pivotal member of the leadership team since 2019, most recently served as the brand’s chief commercial officer. The appointment represents an internal promotion for the California-based...