CEO Talks
EXCLUSIVE: Boffi|DePadova’s Roberto Gavazzi on New York Flagship and Saudi Arabia Openings
The company opened a sprawling space on New York City's 99 Madison Avenue and is planning to open in Riyadh…
Palisociety CEO Avi Brosh on His First Furniture Collection
The founder of the Palisociety hotels concept talks to WWD about designing his first furniture collection…
Orient Express CEO on Reigniting the Golden Age of Travel With Rome Train, Hotel Openings
Gilda Perez-Alvarado told WWD that the Rome opening and the maiden voyage of the Dolce Vita tour will both…
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Lenzing CEO Rohit Aggarwal Talks Growing Brand Awareness, Supporting Systemic Change
The company is growing its support systems and partnerships with brands, while prepping for new European…
Audemars Piguet’s CEO Ilaria Resta Talks About Why Growth Isn’t the Only Path and More
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With New Owner, Frette CEO Targets 279M Euros in Sales, Double Store Network by 2029
CEO Filippo Arnaboldi said management is focused on growing the "right" business, focusing on enhancing the…
Vestiaire Collective CEO Max Bittner Talks About Hitting Profitability Before an IPO
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North Sails Apparel’s New CEO Victor Duran Sees Brand Unfurling Sails — and Sales
In his first interview in the role, Victor Duran outlined the strategy for the brand, which aims to double or…
Linda Farrow’s CEO Simon Jablon on Sustaining a Luxury Accessories Brand
Since the pandemic, Linda Farrow has been growing at a rate of more than 80 percent year-on-year.
Frédéric Arnault Named CEO of LVMH Watches
The executive is overseeing watchmakers Hublot, Zenith and Tag Heuer, where he is keen to "ensure a real…
CEO Talks: Patrik Söderström of Gant Talks Retail Expansion and How to Keep a Heritage Brand Relevant
The preppy-skewed company was founded in New Haven, Connecticut, 74 years ago as an American preppy label.
CEO Talks: Cotopaxi’s Davis Smith on Stepping Down From His Purpose-driven Company
The founder and chief executive officer of the colorful backpack and outerwear brand will be leaving in July…