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Adidas appoints new managing director in Korea

Markus Morent has been appointed managing director for Adidas Korea. Adidas confirmed this in an email to FashionUnited. Morent will report to Mathieu Sidokpohou, member of the Executive Board and responsible for Global Sales. The leadership change followed the departure of former MD Peter Kwak, who decided to step down to spend more time with...

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John Lewis taps former Marks & Spencer marketing head as CCO

British department store John Lewis has named Anna Braithwaite as its new chief customer officer. In the role, she has been tasked with leading the John Lewis brand and marketing across all channels, loyalty, customer experience and creative and content teams. Braithwaite, who will report to John Lewis’ managing director Peter Ruis after taking...

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Asos announces CFO transition: Aaron Izzard to replace Dave Murray

Online fashion retailer Asos has announced a significant leadership transition set to take effect on July 1, 2025, with Aaron Izzard stepping into the role of chief financial officer and executive director. He succeeds Dave Murray, who will be departing the company to pursue new opportunities after a handover period. This strategic appointment...

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Gucci-owner Kering names ex-Renault chief Luca de Meo as CEO

French luxury group Kering announced Monday that it had appointed Luca de Meo, who helped drive automaker Renault out of crisis, its new chief executive as it tries to turn around the fortunes at its struggling flagship brand Gucci. De Meo's appointment "marks a decisive step in the evolution of Kering's governance and strengthens the Group's...

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David Beckham recognised in King's Birthday Honours list

David Beckham, the football star-turned-entrepreneur, who has a successful eyewear brand with Authentic Brands Group and an ongoing partnership with luxury fashion brand Hugo Boss, has been knighted in the annual King's Birthday Honours list. Beckham, who is already an OBE, was honoured with a Knighthood for his services to sport and charity....

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Leonard Lauder, beauty mogul who globalised Estée Lauder, dies at 92

Leonard A. Lauder, the visionary behind the transformation of Estée Lauder Companies from a modest family business into a multi-brand global beauty powerhouse, has died at the age of 92. A Wharton graduate and former U.S. Navy officer, Lauder joined the company in 1958 and served as president, CEO, and later chairman emeritus. Under his...

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Luca de Meo exits Renault, reportedly joins Kering as CEO

Luca de Meo has resigned from his position as chief executive officer of Renault and, according to French newspaper Le Figaro, could become CEO of the luxury group Kering. The news comes as Kering’s chairman and chief executive officer, François-Henri Pinault, decided to separate his respective roles The news that de Meo was leaving his position...

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Jonathan Andic steps down from helm of Mango Man

Jonathan Andic, son of Mango founder Isak Andic, has stepped down from his executive responsibilities at the multinational fashion company. He had served continuously since 2008 as global director of the Mango Man line. This step back allows the director to assume greater responsibilities within the Andic family's holding companies. These...

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Net-a-porter revamps leadership: Heather Kaminetsky appointed managing director

Heather Kaminetsky has been named chief executive officer of online fashion retailer Net-a-Porter. She confirmed her appointment in a LinkedIn post. Kaminetsky previously served as vice president of global marketing at Net-a-Porter and, most recently, as president of North America at MyTheresa. Alongside Kaminetsky, several other seasoned...

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Liberty appoints new store director for Regent Street flagship

Luxury department store Liberty has named Beverley Devonish as the new store director of its London flagship on Regent Street. Devonish joins Liberty after founding and establishing her own independent creative platform, Bathsheba Arts, dedicated to uplifting and curating African and Caribbean Textile Art. Prior to this, she had served as store...

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Is François-Henri Pinault stepping back from Kering?

Paris - 63-year-old François-Henri Pinault, chief executive officer of French luxury group Kering (Kering), is reportedly planning to separate the roles of chairman and chief executive officer. This information was published on Thursday by the business magazine Challenges. According to the magazine, which did not cite its sources, Pinault will...

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Paul & Joe announces new chief executive officer

French fashion house Paul & Joe (P&J) has named Marie-Emmanuelle Demoures as its new chief executive officer. The company recently announced the appointment in a LinkedIn post. Since joining P&J in March 2025, Demoures worked closely with founder Sophie Mechaly. As the new chief executive officer, she is responsible for the brand's strategic...