LVMH
French luxury conglomerate LVMH has appointed Ludovic Pauchard as Director of Industry and Craftsmanship, a newly created role, as well as Executive Chairman of the Métiers d’Art division, effective September 1.
In his new role, Pauchard will be responsible for “ensuring operational excellence throughout the entire production value chain, while upholding LVMH’s commitments to ethical conduct, vigilance, environmental protection, and social responsibility.” He will report directly to Stéphane Bianchi, Managing Director of LVMH Group.
As Executive Chairman of LVMH Métiers d’Art, Pauchard will be tasked with “consolidating and preserving artisanal supply chains and the strategic expertise unique to each division, thereby supporting the creativity and excellence of the Group’s maisons.”
Pauchard most recently served as Industrial Director at Louis Vuitton, a role he has held since joining the brand in 2003, where he played a key role in driving its rapid growth.
Meanwhile, LVMH Chief Strategy Officer Jean-Baptiste Voisin will step down from his role as President of LVMH Métiers d’Art and will now lead the Group’s Media Research and Brand Image division. Voisin’s current focus is on the newly established Brand, Retail and Strategy department.
Mathilde Delhoume, previously in charge of the Media Research and Brand Image division and serving as LVMH Chief Brand Officer, will transition to a new role focusing on special corporate management projects, effective January 1, 2026.
Additionally, Stéphanie Medioni, Executive President of LVMH’s Perfumes and Cosmetics division, will succeed Delhoume. In her new role, she will report to Jean-Baptiste Voisin.
Lanvin Group
Lanvin Group (NYSE: LANV), the global luxury fashion group under Fosun International, has announced that board member Eric Chan has resigned for personal reasons, effective June 30.
In its press release, the Group clarified that Chan’s resignation was not due to any disagreement with the company, its board, or its management on matters related to operations, policies, or practices.
Chan was appointed CEO of Lanvin Group in 2023 and transitioned to a board role in January this year. He was succeeded as Group CEO by Andy Lew, CEO of Lanvin Group’s portfolio brand St. John Knits.
Prior to this, Chan served as Co-Chairman of the Greater Yuyuan Commercial Development Group. He brings over 30 years of experience across sectors, including omnichannel retail, luxury commercial real estate, office spaces, and high-end hotels and resorts. He has held senior roles at Secoo Group, K11 Concepts (under Hong Kong’s New World Development), Wharf Holdings, CBRE, MTR Corporation, and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.
Chrono24
German pre-owned luxury watch resale platform Chrono24 has announced that Tobias Hartmann has joined the company as an investor and will serve as Chairman of the Board, effective immediately.
Hartmann succeeds Chrono24 co-founder and former CEO Tim Stracke, who will remain involved with the company as a shareholder.
Hartmann most recently served as CEO of real estate giant Scout24 Group. He is not only a seasoned executive but also a dedicated watch collector.
With this leadership transition, all three co-founders of Chrono24 have now exited operational roles. Dirk Schwartz, who served as co-CEO alongside Stracke from 2010 to 2016, left the company to focus on his investment firm, Patchwork Capital. Michael Krkoska, the company’s former CTO and another co-founder, departed in 2022 and is currently focused on consulting.
| Source: Official press releases, Fashion Network, Watch Pro
| Image Credit: Company websites, personal social media accounts
| Editor: LeZhi
