Anya Hindmarch names Francesco Giannaccari its new CEO

Anya Hindmarch has found a replacement for its current CEO Helen Wright. Francesco Giannaccari has been brought on board to take over the CEO’s responsibility on March 22, 2017, as Wright steps down from her role, Fashion Network reports.

Giannaccari brings vast experience working with brands such as Tom Ford, Abercrombie & Fitch, Gucci and Bottega Veneta. Most recently he was general manager of Etro, for nine months between 2014 and 2015. He has been assigned the responsibility of spreading the company’s presence in international markets, the report adds.

Hindmarch, who founded the namesake label in 1987, now operates over 50 stores worldwide and also enjoys presence in some of the world’s best-known multi-brand retailers. The brand celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, regularly showcases its collections at London Fashion Week and was the first on-schedule accessories designer at the London Fashion Week. The report further says that Hindmarch, who was awarded the CBE for services to fashion in 2016, is serves as the non-executive director of the British Fashion Council.

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