
Bringing you the latest hires and exits, and highlighting the leaders shaping the industry of tomorrow.
Introducing the Vogue Business People Moves Tracker, a running list highlighting the key executive appointments and exits across the fashion and beauty industries. From CEOs to creative directors to other key C-suite hires, we track the leadership shifts that are reshaping the industry.
Background: Eloise Hautcoeur has been named global communications director of Loewe. In her new role, Hautcoeur will oversee PR, VIP and talents and events. She started her career at Agent Provocateur and Vivienne Westwood before senior roles at Saint Laurent and Bottega Veneta. Hautcoeur’s last role was as global communications director at Versace.
Background: Laura du Rusquec has been named CEO of Kylie Jenner’s clothing label, Khy, bringing nearly 20 years of experience leading and growing fashion and luxury brands. Before Khy, du Rusquec previously served as CEO of Danish brand Ganni and spent seven years in the role of deputy CEO at Balenciaga. Du Rusquec has also held several leadership roles within the Kering group.
Background: Rémy Baume has been named chief executive officer of Printemps Group, the French retail company that owns Printemps, Citadium, Place des Tendances, and Made In Design. After occupying operational roles at major conglomerates including at LVMH and Carrefour, Baume joined childrenswear specialist Kidiliz Group as CEO in 2013, before leading Zadig & Voltaire from 2020. At Printemps Group, he succeeds Jean-Marc Bellaiche, who exited the business last September.
Company comments: “Rémy’s career path demonstrates his ability to combine strategic vision with operational excellence in a highly competitive environment. Coupled with his in-depth understanding of transformation, retail, and branding, this makes him a major asset in securing sustainable growth for Printemps,” read a statement from the board.
Background: Kering brand Alexander McQueen has appointed Gianfranco D’Attis as its new CEO. D’Attis, who will report directly to Kering CEO Luca de Meo, will “lead the next stage in the house’s development”, working to improve financial performance and guiding the brand through its streamlining of its retail network and organization. D’Attis brings more than 25 years of international experience in the luxury industry and was most recently CEO of Prada. He previously held senior roles at LVMH and Richemont in Asia, America, and Europe.
Company comments: “I am very pleased to welcome Gianfranco to Kering. He brings a powerful combination of strategic vision, operational rigor and deep luxury expertise. His ability to sharpen brand identity while driving disciplined execution will be critical as we refocus Alexander McQueen and unlock its full potential. I am confident that, together with the teams, he will lead the house into its next phase of development,” Kering CEO Luca de Meo said in a statement.
Background: At Kering’s 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM), shareholders approved the appointments of Laurent Kleitman and Marie-Hélène Chenut to the company’s board of directors. Kleitman is the group CEO of Mandarin Oriental. Prior to joining Mandarin Oriental, he served as president and CEO of Parfums Christian Dior and president of Coty’s consumer beauty division. Chenut held various roles at Chanel, before leading the haute couture division, as well as its haute couture and ready-to-wear ateliers for nine years. The appointments follow the departures of Maureen Chiquet and Yonca Dervisoglu, who both reached the end of their terms.
Company comments: “Marie-Hélène Chenut’s industry expertise, understanding of business, operational and brand-related issues, and ability to grasp the expectations of a demanding international clientele will be valuable assets to the board of directors of Kering,” the group said in a statement prior to the AGM. “The board of directors of Kering will benefit from Laurent Kleitman’s expertise in managing global luxury brands, his extensive international experience and knowledge of various markets, as well as his strong financial and strategic background.”
Background: Lanvin has named Barbara Werschine as chief executive officer of the French heritage house, succeeding Andy Lew, who served as CEO from July 2025 and will become executive president of Lanvin Group. Bringing her expertise and strong track record in luxury — previously CEO of cashmere house Éric Bompard, following leadership roles at Hermès, Celine, and Louis Vuitton — she will be steering Lanvin’s global strategy, including strengthening its European markets while accelerating development in the US and Asia-Pacific regions.
Werschine will work closely with Peter Copping, who joined Lanvin as artistic director in September 2024, in reviving the brand through a strategic product roadmap spanning women’s ready-to-wear, menswear, home, and lifestyle.
Company comments: “We are delighted to welcome Barbara Werschine to the helm of maison Lanvin. Her vision of the luxury market and deep understanding of our industry’s challenges will be major assets in guiding Lanvin through its next phase of growth, while honoring the unique identity of this iconic house,” Lew said in a statement.
Background: John Galantic took over Tod’s as CEO in September 2024, just after the business delisted from the Italian stock exchange. He exited the Italian-based company at the end of April, citing personal reasons. The company is yet to name a replacement.
Background: Anish Agarwal has been appointed chief executive officer of Bella Hadid’s fragrance brand Orebella, leading its expansion into new markets and categories. Agarwal previously served as CEO of hair tool company T3 Micro, where he spearheaded the brand’s growth. He has also held positions at Sanex and Colgate parent company Colgate-Palmolive.
Company comments: “I was looking for a CEO who truly understands both sides — the discipline it takes to build a global business and the magic behind creating a world-class experience for our community. Anish embodies both so naturally, and to me, that means everything,” Hadid said in a statement.
Background: Marco De Vincenzo has been appointed head of leather goods design at Givenchy, working under the artistic direction of Sarah Burton. The Italian designer previously served as head of leather goods at Fendi from 2008 until 2022, before a four-year tenure as creative director of Etro, overseeing womenswear, menswear, home, and kid’s. Alongside, De Vincenzo also ran his namesake brand from 2009 until 2020, when it ceased operations.
Company comments: “Working closely with Sarah Burton, Marco De Vincenzo will contribute to accelerating the development of the maison’s leather goods category, bringing his unique vision and expertise to support Givenchy’s next chapter,” the company said.
Background: Mina Piccinini, who has been Moncler chief marketing and corporate strategy officer since 2023, has been named president of Moncler Grenoble, the brand’s performance and mountain line. In this role, she will report to group CEO Leo Rongone. Piccinini will also continue to hold her previous role of group chief corporate strategy officer, reporting to executive chair Remo Ruffini.
Company comments: “In this new role, Mina will be responsible for the entire Grenoble business, guiding the end-to-end strategy to bring Moncler Grenoble to the next step in terms of brand positioning and business performance,” the company said in an internal announcement.
Background: Rod Manley, who joined the Moncler brand as chief international brand officer in January 2025, has been promoted to chief marketing officer, reporting to chief brand officer Gino Fisanotti. Prior to Moncler, Manley served as CMO of Burberry, following senior roles at Calvin Klein in New York and Armani in New York and Milan.
Company comments: “In this role, Rod will lead the development and implementation of our global and integrated marketing strategies, ensure coherence and enhance synergies across the brand, continuing to strengthen a unified, meaningful and impactful narrative across all regions and key markets,” the company said in an internal announcement.
Background: Celebrity makeup artist Wendy Rowe has been appointed makeup artist and beauty editor of British department store Harvey Nichols. In the role, Rowe — who has worked with Nicole Kidman, Victoria Beckham, and Elle Fanning — will be shaping Harvey Nichols’s beauty content and strategy. She has also worked with brands including Chanel, Gucci and Prada. Wendy’s impressive career includes serving as artistic consultant for Burberry for 15 years, where she was instrumental in developing and launching Burberry Beauty and as creative director at Max Factor, where she led product innovation and brand evolution. Her work has shaped some of the industry’s most successful beauty launches, including Le Rouge.
Company comments: “I am thrilled to be joining Harvey Nichols as beauty editor. Growing up, Harvey Nichols was always the department store that set the standard [with] the most cutting-edge curation of fashion and beauty, the place where you discovered what was next. That legacy of being a tastemaker is what excites me most about this moment,” said Rowe. “In my new role, I want to cut through the noise and help customers navigate the ever-evolving beauty landscape. This is about bringing my years of industry experience directly to customers, making luxury beauty accessible and understandable, while championing innovation across every aspect of the beauty experience at Harvey Nichols. We’re bringing that pioneering spirit back.”
Background: In July, Donald Kohler will join Gap Inc. as global brand president and CEO of Banana Republic. Kohler hails from PVH, where he held the role of CEO of PVH Americas, overseeing Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger. Prior to this, he held senior leadership roles at Burberry, Ferragamo, and Diesel — before which, Kohler spent a decade at Gap Inc. in merchandising leadership roles across Gap, GapKids, and BabyGap.
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