Sergio Rossi
Italian luxury footwear brand Sergio Rossi, part of the Lanvin Group, has appointed Paul Andrew as its Creative Director, effective July 23, 2024.
Paul Andrew is known for his bold yet pragmatic designs, striking a balance between craftsmanship, innovative materials, and technology. His passionate work ethic, dedication to brand building, and entrepreneurial spirit have earned him recognition and respect in the international industry.
Andrew has honed his aesthetic and technical expertise by working with renowned designers such as Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, Narciso Rodriguez, and the late Alexander McQueen. He launched his eponymous women’s shoe line in 2013, expanding to men’s footwear shortly after, and became the first footwear designer to win the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in 2014, making him the youngest recipient of this award.
In 2016, Salvatore Ferragamo appointed Paul Andrew as Women’s Footwear Design Director, and a year later, he was promoted to Creative Director for Women’s Collections. Following the global success of his first collection, he was promoted in 2019 to Creative Director of all product categories at Salvatore Ferragamo, becoming the first individual to hold this position since Salvatore Ferragamo himself.
Paul Andrew believes that design should be inspiring and attractive, as well as functional and durable. He sees fashion as a double-edged sword for culture, driving his interest in imagining and creating a future that is yet to be envisioned. After leaving Salvatore Ferragamo, he relaunched his eponymous brand, now sold through select global retailers and boutiques.
Helen Wright, CEO of Sergio Rossi, stated, “Paul Andrew is an outstanding and exciting design talent who will lead Sergio Rossi into a more creative future. He is globally beloved for his innovative shoe designs and superb craftsmanship. He has a deep respect for our brand’s tradition and heritage, a keen understanding of our diverse audience, and, most importantly, his vibrant creativity will inspire the Sergio Rossi woman for now and the future.”
Paul Andrew commented, “I am honored and delighted to join Sergio Rossi as Creative Director. As a globally renowned shoemaker, its origins and heritage exemplify the enduring excellence of Italian craftsmanship. I look forward to building a new vision for the brand based on Sergio Rossi’s unique spirit of innovation and craftsmanship.”
Full Circle Group CEO Ken Chen and Chairman Zhen Huang also congratulated Paul Andrew on his new role.
Fendi
Italian luxury brand Fendi has appointed Joanna Dubin as the Global General Manager for Retail and Wholesale, effective September 2.
Currently the President of Fendi Americas, Joanna Dubin will relocate from New York to Rome, reporting to the brand’s CEO, Pierre-Emmanuel Angeloglou.
Joanna Dubin joined Fendi in January 2019 and previously served as Senior Vice President of Merchandising for Louis Vuitton Americas. She has also been the CEO of luxury e-commerce company Gilt Groupe Japan and held positions at Coach, Ralph Lauren, and Bergdorf Goodman.
Joanna Dubin will succeed Giuseppe Oliveri, who will leave to pursue other opportunities.
Valentina Lucaj will succeed Joanna Dubin as President of Fendi Americas, effective September 16, reporting to Joanna Dubin. Valentina Lucaj brings extensive experience in the luxury industry, having held management positions at Louis Vuitton and Saint Laurent.
Nike
American sports giant Nike has appointed Cheryan Jacob as its new Chief Information Officer.
In her new role, Cheryan Jacob will lead the modernization of the company’s technology infrastructure. According to an internal memo reported by Bloomberg, Nike’s Chief Technology Officer Muge Erdirik Dogan emphasized that simplifying, standardizing, and modernizing their platforms is currently a top priority, and the Chief Information Officer will play a critical role in this process.
Before joining Nike, Cheryan Jacob held executive roles at Salesforce Inc., Microsoft Corp., and Flexport.
| Sources: Official Press Releases, Bloomberg, Meet & Match
| Image Credits: Brand Official Websites, Personal Social Media Accounts
| Editor: LeZhi
