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Cofra Holding announces leadership change: Georg Wunderlin appointed new CEO

Zug, Switzerland-based Cofra Holding AG is completing the restructuring of its leadership team. On Tuesday, the holding company of the Brenninkmeijer family, which owns C&A, announced the appointment of Georg Wunderlin as chief executive officer (CEO). In October, the company had already announced the appointments of Florian Brenninkmeyer as the...

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Following P&C departure: Marc Busscher becomes CFO at C&A

Marc Busscher is taking on the role of chief financial officer (CFO) at clothing retailer C&A. The former finance chief of Düsseldorf-based fashion retailer Peek & Cloppenburg (P&C) announced his new position on the professional networking site LinkedIn on Wednesday. According to his statement, he commenced the role last week. Busscher succeeds...

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Tod’s: Matteo Tamburini steps down as creative director

Matteo Tamburini is stepping down as creative director of Tod's. The designer had held the position at the Italian brand, which is based in the Marche region, since 2023. He made his runway debut with the autumn/winter 2024 womenswear collection during Milan Fashion Week. Tamburini had succeeded Walter Chiapponi in the role. The announcement...

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Michael Glans Pedersen appointed head of international sales at Lloyd

German footwear and lifestyle brand Lloyd has appointed Michael Glans Pedersen as head of international sales. Pedersen has been responsible for the international business of Lloyd Lifestyle GmbH, based in Sulingen, since September 1, 2026. In his role, he reports directly to CEO Andreas Schaller and leads the brand's key accounts, sales...

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Martine Rose becomes new creative director of Balenciaga

Martine Rose is the new creative director of Balenciaga. On Friday, the French fashion house confirmed the appointment of the London-based designer, known for her eponymous menswear label. The announcement comes just a day after Balenciaga parted ways with Pierpaolo Piccioli. Rose is the first woman to lead the creative direction of the house in...

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Balenciaga concludes Piccioli's tenure after less than two years

Balenciaga has confirmed the departure of its creative director, Pierpaolo Piccioli, via a statement from Kering. The Italian designer steps down after less than two years in the role. This news arrives just weeks after Kering confirmed the exit of Anthony Vaccarello from Saint Laurent and Seán McGirr from McQueen. Consequently, the group led by...

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Julie Herreman leaves Alaïa to join Louis Vuitton in human resources leadership

Julie Herreman is leaving Richemont-owned Parisian fashion house Alaïa after four years to join Louis Vuitton as vice president of corporate human resources. She announced this new step in her career on LinkedIn. In her post, Herreman reflected on her time at Alaïa. She noted that alongside the fashion house's teams, she contributed to a period...

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Snipes appoints Arne Henning as European marketing head

Snipes has appointed a new senior head of marketing in Europe. Arne Henning has been responsible for the position at the Cologne-based streetwear retailer since November, Snipes announced on Wednesday. He succeeds Marian Paul, who previously led the department. With Henning, Snipes is opting for an internal promotion. The new marketing chief...

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Sonae Sierra recruits head of leasing from Savills following acquisition of eight shopping centres in Spain

Portuguese shopping centre operator Sonae Sierra has appointed Spaniard Pablo Buendía as head of leasing business development. Buendía will work within the joint venture the company shares with Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), as he announced on LinkedIn. The appointment comes one month after Sonae Sierra announced a change in its...

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Lemaire appoints Clarisse Godbillon as managing director

French fashion house Lemaire has appointed Clarisse Godbillon to the position of managing director. She succeeds Laetitia Mergui, who left the company a few months ago. Godbillon is already familiar with the house. According to her LinkedIn profile, she previously served there as chief financial officer and subsequently chief operating officer...

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Inditex appoints former Dior and Carven creative director Serge Ruffieux as design director for John Galliano at Zara

Madrid – Coinciding with the launch of the first collection designed by John Galliano for Zara, Inditex has hired Serge Ruffieux on a freelance basis. The renowned Italian-Swiss creative and designer stepped into the role of design director for Galliano's team at Inditex and Zara in October 2026. Ruffieux announced his appointment at the Spanish...

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Tendam recruits telecommunications talent to lead its AI strategy

Spanish fashion multinational Tendam, owner of Cortefiel, Springfield and Women'secret, has appointed Mónica Sala as its new chief artificial intelligence (AI) and transformation officer. Joining from telecommunications operator Orange España, the executive will start at the group on January 1, 2027. She will sit on its management committee and...