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Roberto Cavalli names new CEO

Italian fashion group Roberto Cavalli has named former Versace head Gian Giacomo Ferraris as its new chief executive as it seeks to relaunch under a new owner, Italian private equity Clessidra. Ferraris, who has also worked for Italian luxury groups Gucci, Prada and Jil Sander, has been responsible for turning Versace around. He replaces Renato...

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Jonathan Akeroyd appointed CEO at Versace

London - Jonathan Akeroyd, former Chief Executive Officer at Alexander McQueen, has been tapped as the new CEO at Gianni Versace SpA, effective immediately. He will be succeeding Gian Giacomo Ferraris, who has been with the Italian fashion house since 2009, reports WWD. "We are delighted to welcome Jonathan Akeroyd as our new ceo," said...