FashionUnited Boardroom series: insights from the industry's visionaries

Your direct window into the minds of the industry's most influential leaders. This curated collection of exclusive interviews and profiles provides unparalleled strategic insights and forward-looking perspectives from the visionaries shaping the future of fashion.

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Hermès heir sues LVMH and Bernard Arnault for 14 billion euros

Fifteen years after his raid on Hermès, Bernard Arnault and his LVMH group are caught up in a saga between two French luxury giants: an heir to the accessories specialist, claiming to have been dispossessed of his shares in the family jewel, is demanding 14 billion euros. Nicolas Puech, 82, a Swiss resident, accuses his former wealth manager,...

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Pietro Beccari's career path: An example of leadership in luxury fashion

Pietro Beccari, the newly appointed chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of LVMH Fashion Group, started his career at the University of Parma, where he became the first ‘Alumnus of the Year’. According to a 2018 university statement, the executive was the first name inscribed on the award's roll of honour. This recognition was established...

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Eco Age CEO John Higginson on the new era of proof-based sustainability

As regulators tighten the screws and consumers demand verifiable sustainability data, brands across fashion and luxury are being forced into a new era of transparency. Eco Age—long recognised for its influence on sustainability strategy, policy engagement and industry-wide advocacy—has been tracking this shift closely. Its CEO, John Higginson,...

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Kering moves to reduce reliance on Gucci

Kering is preparing for a major reset as new chief executive Luca de Meo signals the end of the group’s heavy reliance on Gucci, according to reporting by the Financial Times. The luxury conglomerate has begun an 18-month restructuring programme under a broader recovery plan, “ReconKering”, aimed at resizing operations and returning all houses...

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Rachid Mohamed Rachid: How a former Egyptian minister is shaping global luxury fashion

The fashion world is illustrious, not only on the catwalks and backstage during fashion weeks. The biographies of the industry's CEOs can be equally dazzling, such as that of Valentino's chairman, Rachid Mohamed Rachid. From engineering student to minister of trade Rachid was born in 1955 in the Egyptian city of Alexandria. The son of a merchant...

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New Kering CEO charts turnaround plan with customer focus and faster timelines

The new chief executive officer (CEO) of luxury group Kering, Luca de Meo, is set to speak with the group's key managers. This group comprises several hundred executives. They will meet after reviewing a memo outlining several workstreams to revive the group, AFP learned on Wednesday, confirming a report from La Lettre. The meeting will take the...

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Leena Nair: The ‘human spark’ igniting Chanel’s next century

In the cloistered world of Parisian luxury, where heritage is currency and creative lineage is paramount, appointing an outsider can send shockwaves through the industry. When French luxury label Chanel named Leena Nair its global chief executive officer in January 2022, the move was seen as nothing short of revolutionary. Nair, a 30-year...

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François-Henri Pinault: Heir, strategist and his shadows

“Being an heir isn’t about managing an inheritance; it’s about knowing how to transform it.” This statement, attributed to François-Henri Pinault, summarises his career path. It is the path of a son who not only continued his father’s work but also transformed it to the point of changing its fundamental nature. Where François Pinault built a...

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Puig promotes Jose Manuel Albesa to deputy CEO

Madrid – Coinciding with the publication of the results recorded at the close of the first half of 2025, Puig has announced the restructuring of its Executive Committee, with the creation of the new position of deputy CEO. This position has been designated to senior executive, Jose Manuel Albesa. According to the Spanish fashion and beauty...

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Puma stock falls as major shareholder weighs options

Puma shares fell by 4 percent on Tuesday afternoon. This followed a statement by majority shareholder François-Henri Pinault that he was keeping all options open for his investment company Artemis regarding its stake in the sportswear manufacturer. Artemis holds 29 percent of Puma. Pinault made this statement at the annual general meeting of...

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Kering: Luca de Meo promises swift, "clear and strong" choices to "streamline, reorganise, reposition" certain brands

"The current situation reinforces our determination to act without delay", stated Luca de Meo on Tuesday at the Kering shareholders' meeting, which is to validate his appointment as the group's new chief executive officer. "This will require clear and strong choices." He emphasised the need "to continue deleveraging and, where necessary,...

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Luca de Meo: Automotive veteran to revitalise Kering

The top position at luxury group Kering is highly sought after. It is also currently in the spotlight of the fashion industry like no other. From next week, Luca de Meo will hold this role. A look at his CV reveals that the former automotive CEO not only has a knack for brands, but also a penchant for creative ideas and stylish suits. Passion as...