On
Swiss sportswear brand On announced the appointment of Laura Miele as an independent director and member of the audit committee.
Laura Miele previously served as the President of Entertainment & Technology at the renowned American video game company Electronic Arts (EA), where she led EA’s licensed and proprietary IP portfolio, as well as the company’s central development services and CTO organization. Before becoming the President of Entertainment & Technology in 2023, Laura Miele was the Chief Operating Officer of EA, playing a key role in executing several complex structural transformations at EA over the past decades, including leading the company’s transition to digital delivery, expanding new consumer demographics, and actively growing EA’s player network.
Additionally, Laura Miele has international experience overseeing business, creative, and core technology teams (Central Technology Team). In 2022, Miele was appointed as a trustee of the British Film Institute. She is also a member of the Paley Media Council and the NAACP Entertainment Advocacy Council, and a member of the advisory board for The Game Awards. Previously, she served on the board of the Silicon Valley Community Foundation.
Laura Miele
Clarks
According to overseas media reports and updates on executives’ personal LinkedIn profiles, a few weeks after former CEO Jonathan Ram announced his departure, Bob Neville, Managing Director for the UK and Ireland, and Victoria Jones, Chief Product Officer, of the British century-old footwear company Clarks, also announced their departures from the company.
Bob Neville’s departure comes less than a year after he first joined Clarks, having previously worked in Hong Kong for 30 years, leading teams at Under Armour, New Balance, and Adidas. Meanwhile, Victoria Jones joined Clarks in 2018, initially as the Retail Marketing Director for the UK and Europe, before becoming the Managing Director for the UK and Ireland in 2021.
Bob Neville (left) and Victoria Jones (right)
Previously, Clarks was on the brink of bankruptcy. In 2020, Clarks was acquired by Hong Kong-based private equity firm LionRock Capital, backed by Li Ning. Since then, Clarks has made many efforts to expand into new markets and plans to cultivate a younger consumer group. In 2023, Clarks laid off 103 employees globally.
Currently, Clarks Chairman Colin Li and other directors have formed an interim executive committee to lead the company’s operations while awaiting the appointment of a new CEO.
Shein
According to Sky News, as fast fashion giant Shein advances its plans to list on the London Stock Exchange, it has approached former UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid, potentially inviting him to join the Shein board or serve as an advisor to the company.
It is reported that Sajid Javid is one of several senior London officials who have recently held discussions with Shein Executive Chairman Donald Tang. As part of IPO preparations, Donald Tang has also met with executives from the London Stock Exchange. Former BBC Trust Chairman, former UK Minister of State for Trade and Investment, and member of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange International Advisory Committee Baroness Rona Fairhead is also among the candidates being considered by headhunters.
Sajid Javid
Previously, due to failing to gain approval from US regulators for a New York listing, Shein has turned its attention to the London Stock Exchange. Industry insiders indicate that the initial public offering (IPO) could potentially raise Shein’s valuation to around £50 billion or more, making it the second-largest IPO in London’s history, second only to the IPO of commodities trading and mining group Glencore International in 2011. Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, and Morgan Stanley will provide advisory services for Shein’s IPO transaction.
Rag & Bone
New York-based American fashion brand Rag & Bone has appointed Andrew Rosen as Executive Chairman.
Andrew Rosen has held a stake in Rag & Bone for many years and served as the chairman of the company’s board. After the co-founder Marcus Wainwright left the brand in July last year, he worked with the management team to run the business. He also appointed Robert Geller as the head of the brand’s menswear design.
As Executive Chairman, Andrew Rosen will work with Guess co-founder and Chief Creative Officer Paul Marciano, CEO Carlos Alberini, and WHP Executive Chairman Yehuda Shmidman to provide strategic guidance to the brand’s management team and drive business growth.
Andrew Rosen is a highly respected leader in the American fashion industry with deep roots in the fashion world—his father and grandfather were also in the fashion industry. His career began at Calvin Klein, and in 1997, he co-founded the fashion brand Theory and served as CEO for over 20 years, overseeing the company’s development. He has been an active investor in the fashion industry, holding stakes in brands such as Alice + Olivia, Veronica Beard, and TWP, which was founded three years ago.
Trove
On May 23, American secondhand e-commerce platform Trove announced the appointment of Terry Boyle as the new CEO, effective June 17. Terry Boyle succeeds Gayle Tait, who has decided to step down as CEO but will continue to serve as a board member. Gayle Tait joined the company as President in January 2021 and became CEO in May 2022. Regarding her resignation, she stated, “My daughters are growing up quickly, and I will spend some time taking care of them.”
Terry Boyle has extensive experience in consumer retail, having served as CEO or President of several companies, including Zulily, Nordstromrack.com, Trunk Club, and HauteLook, successfully leading the development of these consumer retail businesses. Most recently, he was the CEO of Zulily, where he improved EBITDA profit margins through targeted initiatives and launched new growth strategies. Before joining Zulily, he was the CEO and co-founder of Behold, which uses AI to create real-time, stylist-driven shopping experiences for customers.
Terry Boyle
Currently, Trove accounts for nearly two-thirds of the total traffic of all brand resale websites in the US. Trove continues to expand through new corporate partnerships, recently launching resale programs for Filson (Filson Unfailing), Cotopaxi (Cotopaxi Mas Vida), Brooks (Brooks ReStart), and Canada Goose (Canada Goose Generations). As these resale pioneers continue to innovate and move towards a more circular future, Trove is also expanding its existing partnerships with iconic brands such as Patagonia, lululemon, and Arc’teryx.
| Sources: Brand/Official websites and LinkedIn, Executive LinkedIn profiles, Fashion Network, Retailgazette.co.uk, Sky News
| Image sources: Brand/Official websites and LinkedIn, Executive LinkedIn profiles, Visual China
| Editor: Liu Jun
