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Mathieu Sidokpohou to take over as head of Adidas global sales

Arthur Hoeld, executive board member responsible for Adidas global sales, is stepping down by the end of October 31, 2024. The company’s supervisory board has appointed Mathieu Sidokpohou, 49 to succeed Arthur Hoeld, effective November 1, 2024.Sidokpohou, a French national, joined the company in 2020 as general manager Adidas France. In July...

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Giorgio Armani to retire in 2-3 years

According to Reuters, Giorgio Armani, the 90-year-old founder of the iconic Italian fashion house, has indicated his intention to step down from his leadership role within the next two to three years. In an interview with Italy's Corriere della Sera newspaper, Armani expressed his desire for a future where he is no longer the sole...

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LPP's VP of management board steps down due to health reasons

On October 17 2024, Przemysław Lutkiewicz, vice-president of the management board of LPP, resigned from his position for health reasons. As a result, the company’s CEO Marek Piechocki intends to propose Marcin Bójko, LPP’s current financial director as the new vice-president, chief financial officer of the company. “Accepting Przemysław...

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Marco Sammicheli joins Its Arcademy advisory board

Marco Sammicheli, curator for design, fashion and craftsmanship and director of the Museum of Italian Design at Triennale Milano, joins the advisory board of Its Arcademy, Museum of Art in fashion, a museum dedicated to contemporary fashion based in Trieste. "Joining the board of Its Arcademy is an honour for me," Marco Sammicheli said in a...

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Narvar names new chief executive officer

Narvar, the post-purchase intelligence platform provider, has named Anisa Kumar as its new chief executive officer to drive the “next phase of innovation and growth”. The move follows founder Amit Sharma's decision to shift from leading the day-to-day operations to a long-term advisory role. The company said that Kumar, who joined Narvar in...

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i-D magazine appoints Jamie Reid and Steff Yotka to newly created roles

Bedford Media has announced the appointments of Jamie Reid as global creative director and Steff Yotka as global editorial director of i-D. In these newly created positions, the company said in a release, Reid and Yotka will work with i-D global editor-in-chief and chief brand officer Thom Bettridge to collectively steer the publication’s...

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Robert Talbott appoints SVP of brand development

American heritage menswear brand Robert Talbott has named menswear veteran James Watson as its new senior vice president of brand development as part of its ongoing relaunch. Watson, who has more than two decades of experience in multi-channel retailing and a proven track record in luxury brand positioning, has been brought in to drive the brand...

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Creme of Nature names Keke Palmer as chief brand officer

Textured haircare brand Creme of Nature, part of the Revlon Consumer Products LLC, has named Emmy award-winning actress, singer, songwriter, producer, and television host Keke Palmer as its first-ever chief brand officer. The Black-founded and Black-led brand, which offers hair products for care, styling, and colour designed specifically for...

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Lorenzo Serafini takes over as creative director of Alberta Ferretti brand

Aeffe has appointed Lorenzo Serafini as creative director of the Alberta Ferretti brand. Serafini, who joined the Aeffe Group in 2014 as creative director of the Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini brand, succeeds the fashion house's founder, Alberta Ferretti, who announced her retirement from the runway in September this year. "With the fashion...

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Daniel Geballe to join Levi Strauss board in April 2025

Levi Strauss has elected Daniel Geballe to serve as a member of the board, effective April 26, 2025. Geballe would replace current member David Friedman, who is set to retire next year. The company said in a release that Geballe currently serves as a managing director at SJF Ventures, where he leads investments in early-stage companies creating...

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Footasylum announces two senior executive appointments

Footasylum has announced the appointments of Will Van Rensburg as chief commercial officer and Glen Wilkinson as senior buying director. These appointments, the company said in a statement, follow the arrival of David Pujolar as CEO in March 2024. Since joining, Pujolar has realigned the organisation and strengthened its executive leadership...

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Mo White appointed new CEO of Threads Styling

In a strategic move to bolster its international presence, Threads Styling, the digital personal shopping and personalisation platform, has announced the appointment of Mo White as its new Chief Executive Officer. White, a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in the luxury goods, beauty, and retail sectors, brings a wealth of...