Jacquemus
French designer brand Jacquemus has appointed Laetitia Manfredi as its newly created Chief Product and Merchandising Officer.
In her new role, Laetitia Manfredi will be primarily responsible for defining product growth strategies to support the brand’s next phase of expansion and development; reinforcing Jacquemus’ signature silhouettes and creative vision; and leading both the design studio and merchandising teams into a new stage of growth. She will report to CEO Sarah Benady and work closely with the brand’s founder and designer Simon Porte Jacquemus.
Prior to joining Jacquemus, Laetitia Manfredi worked at Christian Dior Couture, where she had served as Director of Women’s Accessories since October 2022.
A graduate of Kedge Business School, Laetitia Manfredi began her career at L’Oréal Group and Cartier. She joined Louis Vuitton in 2011, initially overseeing visual merchandising before moving into the product division with a focus on accessories. She also contributed to the launch of Fenty, a fashion label developed by LVMH in collaboration with Rihanna. She later joined Saint Laurent under Kering, where she oversaw both ready-to-wear and accessories.
According to Luxeplace’s executive tracking, since December 2025, Jacquemus has appointed several senior executives, including Chief Digital Officer Alexandra Larrue, Chief Operating Officer Clarisse Godbillon, and EMEA General Manager Livio Tabbi.
New Era
US headwear company New Era Cap has announced a series of senior leadership changes:
- Senior Vice President of Global Licensing and Business Development Bruce Popko has been promoted to President
- Chief Digital and Information Officer Lorenz Gan has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer
- Former President Jim Patterson and North America General Manager Steve Gallo have departed the company
- Vice President of Global Quality Dave Heimburg has been promoted to Vice President of Global Supply Chain, succeeding Josh Creasman
- Senior Director of Information Technology Jennifer Lawrence has been promoted to Vice President of Information Technology
Above: Bruce Popko, Lorenz Gan, Dave Heimburg, Jennifer Lawrence
Bruce Popko currently leads New Era’s expansion of league and team licensing businesses and has played a key role in advancing the strategic integration with ’47, as well as strengthening partnerships across collegiate sports, Adidas, and multiple Formula 1 teams.
Prior to joining New Era, Popko held senior management roles across operations, finance, and business development, including CEO of Major League Pickleball and Senior Vice President at IMG (now WME Group). He also held executive positions at several NFL teams, including the Buffalo Bills, Cleveland Browns, San Francisco 49ers, and New York Jets.
Lorenz Gan currently oversees New Era’s enterprise technology infrastructure and digital strategy, supporting the rapid growth of its e-commerce business and helping transform the brand into a globally recognized company.
Under his leadership, New Era has developed an integrated product development platform, significantly improving speed-to-market across all product lines. As COO, he will oversee global operations, including supply chain and IT, and drive the execution of core strategic objectives. Before joining New Era, Gan worked at Burberry, leading IT initiatives across its New York and London headquarters.
Dave Heimburg has been with New Era for over 30 years, with deep expertise in manufacturing, customer service, and supply chain management. In his new role, he will oversee global supply chain operations, focusing on improving operational efficiency and optimizing procurement and distribution systems.
Jennifer Lawrence has been with New Era for nearly a decade. In her new role, she will lead the company’s IT function, focusing on upgrading digital capabilities, enhancing system infrastructure, and improving overall operational efficiency, scalability, and system stability.
H&M
Swedish fast fashion giant H&M Group has appointed Diego Teijeiro Ruiz as Chief Information Officer.
He will report directly to CEO Daniel Ervér and join the executive committee.
Diego Teijeiro Ruiz previously spent nearly 20 years at Inditex, including nearly a decade leading its data and analytics operations. His experience spans product, supply chain, store operations, and sustainability, with particular strength in simplifying complex environments and aligning technology with business needs.
Pitti Immagine
The organiser of Pitti Uomo, Italian fashion exhibition company Pitti Immagine, has announced new leadership changes:
- General Manager Ivano Cauli has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer
- Former CEO Raffaello Napoleone will take on the role of Executive Director of International and Institutional Relations
Above: Ivano Cauli, Raffaello Napoleone
Chairman Antonio De Matteis stated that “over the past few months, we have worked closely with shareholders to provide all the information needed for strategic evaluation, ultimately shaping a three-year development plan that balances continuity and transformation—this is at the heart of the current transition. On one hand, the board has been expanded to include entrepreneurs from sectors already integrated into our business portfolio, such as premium food and niche fragrances. On the other hand, the executive team has been restructured. These dual measures place significant responsibility on Ivano Cauli, who has served for four years, and whose entrepreneurial experience, innovative leadership, and deep understanding of the group inspire full confidence. He will be strongly supported by Raffaello Napoleone, who assumes his new role with a strong spirit of collaboration. At the same time, experienced executives such as Strategy Director Agostino Poletto and Communications Director Lapo Cianchi will help ensure a smooth transition to the new generation of leadership.”
Previous reporting by Luxe.CO noted that Pitti Immagine completed a board reshuffle in mid-April, with Antonio De Matteis reappointed as Chairman and Antonella Mansi reappointed as Vice Chairman.
｜Sources: Official press releases, personal social media accounts
｜Image Credit: Personal social media accounts
｜Editor: Luxeplace
