The Shoe Industry’s Latest C-Suite Trend? CFO Shuffling
The latest merry-go-round of executive changes at firms has been centered around the critical chief financial officer position. Since the start of the new year, Caleres, Genesco, On and…
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Tag Heuer CEO Antoine Pin Exits Watchmaker
PARIS — Tag Heuer’s chief executive officer Antoine Pin has exited the Swiss watchmaker. On Friday, the brand’s parent company LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton said the executive had…
Christophe Mélard Exits Mellerio
PARIS — Christophe Mélard is leaving his role as managing director of Mellerio, the family-owned jeweler announced Wednesday. The executive, who joined the company in 2021, will exit the…
Puma Taps JD Sports, Adidas Alum Nadia Kokni as VP of Global Brand Marketing
Just months after reorganizing its brand marketing division, Puma has hired Nadia Kokni as its new vice president of global brand marketing. Kokni replaces Richard Teyssier, who has…
Berta de Pablos-Barbier to Step Up as Pandora CEO Ahead of Schedule
PARIS — Pandora said Monday that Berta de Pablos-Barbier will take up the role of chief executive officer on Jan. 1. Currently the chief marketing officer of the Danish jewelry giant, she…
Craig Williams to Leave Nike + More Changes to Senior Leadership Team at the Swoosh
Nike Inc.’s making more changes to its senior leadership team as part of its growth and offense initiatives under its “Win Now” strategy. Nike president and CEO Elliott Hill said in an…
Sara Happ Leaves Namesake Brand
Sara Happ is departing her namesake brand. The founder, who started making lip products and launched her brand in 2005, revealed in an Instagram post Friday that she would be “stepping…
The Latest Beauty Executive Moves at Beiersdorf, Sol de Janeiro and More
Thomas Schwulera has been named vice president beauty at Zalando, the Berlin-based online platform for fashion and style. Over the past year, Zalando’s beauty activity has registered…
Elana Drell Szyfer Is CEW’s New President
CEW has a new president. The industry organization has named Elana Drell Szyfer its new president, effective Jan. 1. She succeeds Carlotta Jacobson, who held the role since 1999, and is…
Kerry Jackson Takes Back CFO Reins at Shoe Carnival
W. Kerry Jackson is moving back into his former role at Shoe Carnival. Jackson, who came out of retirement to rejoin the retailer in June as senior vice president of new business…
Kering’s Luca de Meo Taps HR Executive from Renault
PARIS – Luca de Meo, who officially started Monday as chief executive officer at Kering, has already made his first high-profile external hire, bringing over a human resources specialist…
Nordstrom GMM Debbi Hartley-Triesch to Retire, Successor Not Yet Named
Nordstrom‘s general merchandising manager Debbi Hartley-Triesch is retiring, the company said Friday. Hartley-Triesch — who served as the executive vice president and general merchandise…
Alison Hahn, Sephora’s Head of Makeup and Fragrance, to Retire
A mastermind of some of Sephora‘s key categories is set to retire. Alison Hahn, Sephora’s Stateside senior vice president of merchandising for makeup, fragrance and Sephora at Kohl’s, will…
Former Living Proof CEO Heads to Odele
Mass hair care brand Odele has a new chief executive officer. The brand has named Zach Rieken, most recently CEO of Living Proof from 2019 through 2024, to the position, effective…
EXCLUSIVE: Akris Has a New CEO of the Americas
Swiss fashion house Akris has recruited Balenciaga executive Bonnie Abraham to become its new chief executive officer of the Americas as it continues its focus on retail growth. Most…
Nike Has a New Chief Innovation Officer
Nike Inc. has a new chief innovation officer. Tony Bignell, the vice president for running footwear, has been promoted to chief innovation officer. He will report to Phil McCartney,…
Germany’s Schwan-Stabilo Group Taps Michele Molon for Group CEO Role
CHANGE IN COMMAND: Michele Molon will become group chief executive officer of Germany’s Schwan-Stabilo Group, the 800 million euro company specializing in cosmetics, writing instruments…
EXCLUSIVE: More Executive Changes for Flos B&B Group as Arclinea Family CEO Steps Down
MILAN — Italian luxury design conglomerate Flos B&B Italia Group, which is said to be in the throes of a major phase of restructuring, on Wednesday saw its third major executive change in…
Kleona Mack, Glossier’s Former CMO, Goes to Shark Beauty
SharkNinja‘s beauty division is filling out its C-suite. Kleona Mack has joined Shark Beauty as senior vice president and chief marketing officer, where she will lead all of the marketing…
Holly Thaggard Steps Back From Supergoop
Another beauty brand is seeing its founder depart. Holly Thaggard, who founded SPF brand Supergoop in 2005 and subsequently sold a majority stake of it to Blackstone in 2021, has left the…
Kate Foster Lengyel, Cofounder of The Outset, Leaves Brand
The Outset, the skin care brand founded by Scarlett Johansson and Kate Foster Lengyel in 2022, has lost one of its cofounders. Foster Lengyel, the chief executive officer, revealed her…