Canada Goose
Canada Goose has appointed Massimo Piombini as a director, effective 7 August 2026.
Massimo Piombini brings more than 35 years of global management experience across the luxury, fashion and wellness sectors, having held senior executive positions at a number of internationally renowned brands. He previously served as a director of Canada Goose International, the company’s international subsidiary, providing strategic guidance for its European operations. His appointment to the board will further strengthen Canada Goose’s global governance, drawing on his extensive expertise in brand building, international expansion and retail transformation.
Massimo Piombini is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of CADICA Group. Over the course of his career, he has held a number of senior positions, including Chief Executive Officer of Diesel and Balmain, Chief Strategy Officer of Technogym, and Chief Commercial Officer of Valentino and Bally. Earlier in his career, he held management positions at Boucheron, Gucci and BVLGARI, building extensive experience across retail, wholesale and global commercial operations. His career spans publicly listed companies, family-owned businesses and private equity-backed companies, giving him a broad perspective on corporate governance, operational excellence and value creation. He also serves as a director of Enervit S.p.A.
Hugo Boss
German fashion and luxury group Hugo Boss‘s Head of Innovation Christian Kuhn has left the company.
Christian Kuhn joined Hugo Boss in February 2022 from German automotive group Mercedes-Benz AG, where he had worked across business and digital transformation and innovation. At Hugo Boss, he established and led innovation initiatives spanning products, technology, partnerships and new business models. During his tenure, his remit covered AI-powered design and personalisation, connected experiences, sustainable materials, the circular economy and the development of venture activities.
Christian Kuhn has now joined Finnish software engineering company Futurice as Vice President, Digital Products & Services and AI Customer Experience.
Birkenstock
German heritage footwear brand Birkenstock has announced that Alexandre Arnault has resigned as a director.
Alexandre Arnault is the second son of LVMH Chairman Bernard Arnault. He currently serves as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of LVMH’s wines and spirits division Moët Hennessy and as a director of LVMH. He said his resignation was due to his increasingly demanding professional responsibilities. He cited the same reason when stepping down in July from the board of Italian luxury brand Moncler, in which LVMH holds a stake.
Birkenstock Board Chairman and L Catterton Co-Chief Executive Officer Michael Chu said that following Alexandre Arnault’s departure, Financière Agache, the Arnault family’s investment vehicle and a strategic investor in Birkenstock, would continue to maintain a close relationship with the brand.
Birkenstock has begun the search for a successor.
Exemplar Luxury Group
US luxury department store group Exemplar Luxury Group, formerly Saks Global and owner of Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman, has announced its latest executive changes:
- Chief Buying Officer Paolo Riva will leave on 18 September for personal reasons
- Chloe King has been appointed Women’s Fashion Director for Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue
Above: Chloe King
Paolo Riva joined Neiman Marcus Group in 2021 and later served as Saks Global’s Chief Brand Partnerships and Buying Officer before being appointed Chief Buying Officer of Saks Global in January this year. In that role, he oversaw the centralised buying and merchandising teams created following the combination of Saks and Neiman’s, excluding Bergdorf Goodman. Following Saks Fifth Avenue’s acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group in December 2024, he led the integration of the buying teams of Neiman’s and Saks. During the group’s recent bankruptcy crisis, he was a key figure in driving its recovery and played an important role in rebuilding relationships with brand suppliers.
Chloe King previously served as Fashion and Lifestyle Director for Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue. In her new role, she will assume full responsibility for women’s fashion across Saks and Neiman’s, working closely with Exemplar Luxury’s central merchandising team and brand partners. Her responsibilities will include attending fashion shows, visiting showrooms and designers’ studios, and participating in brand events. A core part of her remit will be identifying and selecting distinctive fashion pieces to “create differentiated assortments and reinforce the distinct fashion point of view of both Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue”. Chloe King will also continue to serve as a spokesperson for the group on fashion trends.
Chloe King previously served as Marketing and Content Director at Neiman Marcus. Earlier in her career, she also worked at Bergdorf Goodman and luxury retailer The Webster, among others.
Signet Jewelers
US diamond jewellery retailer Signet Jewelers has announced its latest executive appointments:
- Pamela Himes Cloud as President of US online diamond and fine jewellery retailer Blue Nile
- Jamie Cygielman as President of jewellery brands Zales and Banter (formerly Piercing Pagoda)
Above: Pamela Himes Cloud, Jamie Cygielman
In her new role, Pamela Himes Cloud will report to Joan Hilson, Chief Operating and Financial Officer of Signet, the brand’s parent company and a diamond jewellery retailer.
Pamela Himes Cloud spent 25 years at US luxury jewellery brand Tiffany & Co., where she led the launch of several of the brand’s signature collections, including “Tiffany T”, “Tiffany Keys” and its annual Blue Book high jewellery collection.
Pamela Himes Cloud left Tiffany & Co. in 2020 and founded direct-to-consumer pearl jewellery brand Roseate in 2022, which also incorporates lab-grown diamonds into its designs. Roseate previously operated a physical store in New York’s West Village, which closed in July 2024; the brand now operates exclusively through online and wholesale channels. She has also served as head of boutique consultancy Rosecut Advisors.
Jamie Cygielman will officially take up her new role on 24 August. Based in Dallas, she will oversee the go-to-market strategies for Zales and Banter, with a focus on innovation, creating distinctive customer experiences and deepening consumer connections. She will lead the two brands into their next phase of growth, advancing Signet’s “Grow Brand Love” strategy, and will report to J.K. Symancyk, Chief Executive Officer of Signet Jewelers.
Jamie Cygielman has more than 30 years of experience working with consumer brands. She previously served as General Manager and President of Mattel’s American Girl brand before being promoted to Head of Global Dolls at Mattel Inc.
John Lewis
British premium department store John Lewis has appointed Will Kernan as Managing Director.
In his new role, Will Kernan will succeed Peter Ruis, who is leaving to pursue new opportunities.
Will Kernan has served as a non-executive director of the John Lewis Partnership since 2023. He brings 35 years of senior retail management experience, having served as Chief Executive Officer of River Island, The White Company and Wiggle. He also spent 13 years at New Look, holding a number of positions including Group Financial Director, Group Trading Director, Chief Operating Officer and Group Managing Director.
Prior to this, Will Kernan served as Chairman of Neptune, helping to drive the transformation of the premium furniture, kitchen and home retailer.
John Lewis will launch a recruitment process to appoint a new non-executive director to replace Will Kernan on the board.
| Source: Official press releases, National Jeweler, SGB Media
| Image Credit: Personal social media accounts
| Editor: Luxeplace
