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Walpole names new chairman

Walpole, the luxury trade body that represents some of Britain’s best-known luxury brands including Burberry, Alexander McQueen, Jimmy Choo and Mulberry, has named Harrods managing director Michael Ward as its new chairman, with immediate effect. Ward, who has been a Walpole board director since November 2012 and has represented Walpole members...

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Hunter names new chief executive

British footwear and lifestyle brand Hunter has named Vincent Wauters, president of outdoor brand Arc’teryx, as its new chief executive officer. Wauters succeeds James Seuss who stepped down in November and will start his new role on March 1. He will work alongside creative director Alasdhair Willis and was chosen for his experience in building...