Dunhill
British luxury brand Dunhill, owned by Swiss luxury group Richemont, has appointed Matthew Ives as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 13.
In his new role, Matthew Ives will report to Philippe Fortunato, CEO of Richemont’s Fashion & Accessories division.
Ives most recently served as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer at De Beers in London. A graduate of the University of Cambridge, he began his career at McKinsey & Co. and later joined Richemont, where he held senior management roles for over a decade at Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels.
Fendi
Italian luxury brand Fendi, part of LVMH, announced that Silvia Venturini Fendi, Creative Director for accessories, menswear, and childrenswear, and a third-generation member of the Fendi family, has transitioned to the role of Honorary President.
In her new position, the 64-year-old will focus on supporting the brand’s heritage, craftsmanship, and the Fendi Casa home division, long-time areas of personal interest. A new creative team will be announced in due course.
From 1992 to 2019, she worked closely with the late Karl Lagerfeld, Fendi’s longtime Artistic Director, and since 1994, she had led the accessories and menswear lines. During Fendi’s centennial celebration this year, she also took charge of the womenswear collection following Kim Jones’ departure.
Burberry
British luxury house Burberry announced it is eliminating the position of Chief Diversity Officer (DEI). As a result, Geoffrey Williams, who currently serves as Global Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, will depart the company.
Williams joined Burberry in April 2022, following leadership roles in talent development at Dr. Martens, Thomson Reuters, and others.
Going forward, Burberry will embed DEI responsibilities across the organization.
“This reflects a belief that diversity, equity, and inclusion should be woven into the culture of the entire business and owned by its leaders,” said Williams. “The successful transition from a centralized function to a shared responsibility will help ensure long-term sustainability. Several initiatives and external partnerships established during my tenure will continue shaping the brand’s future.”
This move is part of a broader transformation at Burberry. Under a previously announced cost-reduction plan, the company is expected to cut around 1,700 jobs by 2027.
Lanvin Group
Global luxury fashion group Lanvin Group has approved the appointment of Philippe Heim to its Board of Directors, effective September 30.
Starting November 15, 2024, Heim will also serve as Co-Chief Financial Officer and Co-Chief Strategy Execution Officer (CSEO) of Fosun International, the parent company of Lanvin Group.
Heim was previously CEO of La Banque Postale in France, Deputy CEO and Group CFO of Société Générale, and Senior Advisor to Oliver Wyman’s financial services division. Earlier in his career, he held roles at the French Ministry of Finance and the French Embassy in Singapore.
Heim holds degrees from ESCP Europe, Sciences Po Paris, and École Nationale d’Administration (ENA).
｜Source: Official Press Releases, Fashion Network
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