Brands
Vuori
Californian activewear brand Vuori has appointed Andrew Campion to its board of directors and as a member of its audit committee. For over 17 years, Campion served in executive leadership roles at Nike, including as chief operating officer, chief financial officer and head of global strategy. Before Nike, he was with the Walt Disney Company as senior vice president of corporate development.
Gap Inc.
Heritage-brand house Gap Inc. announced the appointment of Jody Gerson, chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), to the specialty apparel company’s board of directors. As the first female CEO of a major music publisher and the first woman to chair a global music company, Gerson brings more than three decades of leadership at the forefront of culture. Since joining UMPG in 2015, Gerson has led the signing of Adele, Harry Styles, Kendrick Lamar, SZA and Coldplay.
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Tommy Jeans
The Tommy Hilfiger-owned Tommy Jeans has named Darren Shooter as vice president of global design at the premium denim brand’s European headquarters in Amsterdam. Shooter joins from The North Face, where he spent eight years in various roles, most recently as senior design director. And before that, he was a senior designer at Tommy Hilfiger from 2003 to 2009, returning as a creative consultant in 2016.
Christian Louboutin
Red bottom brand Christian Louboutin has named Jaden Smith as its first men’s creative director. The 27-year-old will relocate to Paris, SJ’s sister publication WWD reported, to oversee the creative side of shoes, leather goods and accessories. He’ll develop campaigns, events and experiences, too.
Friar Tux
Family-owned formalwear brand Friar Tux has named industry veteran Scott Norris as president. Norris began his career at Macy’s before spending nearly 20 years at Men’s Wearhouse, where he helped guide the company to market-share leadership in tailored clothing and tuxedo rentals. Most recently, Norris held leadership roles at digital rental brand, the Black Tux.
Paul Smith
British fashion house Paul Smith has named retail veteran Ewan Venters to the new role of executive chairman, effective Oct. 1. Venters has been a non-executive director at Paul Smith since February. He previously served as CEO of global art gallery Hauser & Wirth and, before that, he ran luxury department store Fortnum & Mason for eight years.
Momentec Brands
Designer, manufacturer and marketer of uniforms and fanwear, Momentec Brands, announced the appointment of Brent Meyer as chief revenue officer. Meyer brings over 20 years of experience in the apparel, footwear and licensed sports merchandise industries. He most recently served as vice president of supply chain and manufacturing operations at Fanatics, where he led third-party U.S. and Canadian manufacturing, hot market execution and strategic vendor partnerships. Before Fanatics, Meyer held senior leadership roles at Adidas.
Gucci
French luxury group Kering has announced the appointment of Francesca Bellettini as president and chief executive officer of Gucci, reporting to Kering CEO Luca de Meo. Jean-Marc Duplaix will continue to serve as group chief operating officer of Kering, while the functions of the Kering deputy CEO will be eliminated.
Bellettini joined Kering in 2003 as strategic planning director and associate worldwide merchandising director of Gucci. In 2008, she joined Bottega Veneta and became the worldwide merchandising and communications director in 2010. In 2013, she became president and CEO of Saint Laurent. In September 2023, Francesca Bellettini was appointed Kering deputy CEO, in charge of brand development.
Retail
Tod’s Group
Italian luxury conglomerate Tod’s Group has appointed Marco Felci to the title of chief executive officer of the Americas. He succeeds Roberto Lorenzini, who is stepping down in mutual agreement with the owners of the Italian holding company, the Della Valle family. Felci joins Tod’s from Dolce & Gabbana, where he served as executive vice president of commercial.
Technology
Lectra
Technology solutions company Lectra has named John Brearley as president of the Americas, effective Oct. 1, and as a member of the group’s executive committee. Brearley’s 40-year career began at Investronica, which Lectra acquired in 2004.
