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July 11, 2022: Matchesfashion is set to welcome its fourth CEO in five years, according to a report from FN sister publication WWD. The e-commerce company has reportedly tapped Nick Beighton, who spent much of his career at fast-fashion giant Asos, to the top job. He will succeed Paolo De Cesare, who joined Matchesfashion less than a year ago, as CEO. Matchesfashion was acquired in September 2017 by Apax Partners at a reported valuation of $1 billion after a bidding frenzy by a number of private equity investors, including Permira and KKR.

July 06, 2022: Lion Brothers Company has tapped Chris Heyn as its president and CEO. Heyn previously served as CEO of American apparel company Southern Tide, where he helped develop the brand’s DTC platform and e-commerce site while expanding the company’s physical retail presence. Lion Brothers designs and manufactures custom apparel for brands like Nike, Adidas, Hanes, Polo Ralph Lauren and Christian Dior. “As the marketplace continues to evolve, what attracts me to Lion Brothers is the opportunity to leverage their continuing advancements in technology and innovation which will provide solutions in how brands effectively and efficiently service their customers and consumers in the future,” Heyn said.

June 27, 2022: Genesco Inc., the parent company of Journeys and Johnston & Murphy, has selected Gregory A. Sandfort as the company’s lead independent director. Sandfort, the former CEO of Tractor Supply Company, succeeds Matthew C. Diamond who has served in that role for the past four years. Sandfort, who joined Genesco’s board in 2021, will continue to serve on Genesco’s audit and compensation committees. Diamond will remain on the Genesco board. “He (Sandfort) brings more than 40 years of strategic retail leadership to our board with a deep understanding of customer dynamics, the ability to successfully lead business transformations, along with expertise in capital allocation,” Mimi E. Vaughn, Genesco’s board chair, president and CEO, said in a statement. “I look forward to working with Greg as we continue to build on Genesco’s footwear focused strategy.”

June 23, 2022: Paul Stuart has announced that its current CEO, Paulette Garafalo, will transition to the role of executive chairman of the New York-based menswear brand. As such, Trevor Shimpfky will assume the post of president and CEO, effective July 1. According to the brand, Garafalo brought Shimpfky to the company four years ago as VP of omni and they have a shared vision for the company. Under Garafalo’s leadership, the company has modernized its creative communication platforms, has launched the customLAB for made-to-order suiting and shirts, opened a boutique in Southampton, NY, and expanded its wholesale operations with business at Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, and Neiman Neiman Marcus stores nationwide. Garafalo joined Paul Stuart in 2016 from Brooks Brothers where she was president of international, wholesale, and manufacturing. She also served as CEO of The Americas at Bally and CEO and group president of Hickey Freeman at Hartmarx Luxury Group. Shimpfky started his career as the retail director at Robert Talbot for ten years and spent 16 years as the head of wholesale for North America at Ermenegildo Zegna, where he worked closely with the style offices in Italy. “My support of our creative director and his unyielding pursuit of product pre-eminence while staying focused on our digital transformation will be my primary goal as I begin my tenure as CEO and president,” Shimpfky said.

June 13, 2022: Hibbett has announced the resignation of Jamere Jackson, effective Thursday, June 9, and the appointment of Pamela Edwards to the company’s board of directors, effective Friday, June 10. The company said in a statement that Jackson is resigning for personal reasons and there were no disagreements between him and the company in connection with his resignation. The resignation and subsequent appointment maintains the size of the board at 10. Edwards will serve on the audit committee and will be a Class III director whose term expires at the 2023 annual stockholders meeting. Edwards was most recently with Citi Trends as its EVP and CFO from January 2021 to April 2022. Prior to her retirement from Citi Trends, she was with L Brands Inc., as the CFO and executive president for its Mast Global division from 2017-2020, as the CFO of its Victoria’s Secret division from 2007-2017, and as the CFO of its Express division from 2005-2007. Prior to L Brands Inc., Edwards worked in various business and financial planning roles at Gap/Old Navy, Sears Roebuck and Kraft Foods. She also currently serves on the board of directors of Neiman Marcus Group.

June 10: 2022: Rothy’s has appointed Jenny Ming to its board of directors. Ming previously served as the president of Old Navy and CEO of Charlotte Russe. She also serves on the boards of Levi Strauss & Co., Kendra Scott, Affirm, Poshmark, and Kaiser Foundation Health Plan & Hospitals and as a special advisor to the board of Barneys New York. “Jenny Ming is a widely respected industry veteran with over 30 years of valuable retail experience,” said Rothy’s CEO and board chairman Stephen Hawthornthwaite. “We welcome her as an Independent director to our board as we continue to grow Rothy’s community and drive long-term growth.”

June 10, 2022: Columbia Sportswear Co. has named Francois Guillon as SVP of omni planning and fulfillment. In this role, Guillon will report to chief supply chain officer Lisa Kulok. He brings experience in planning and digital transformation of supply chain operations, most recently in a variety of roles with Tiffany & Co. “Francois will help us continue to evolve our systems and capabilities so that we can retain our competitive edge,” said Kulok in a statement. “His global experience, coupled with his knowledge of digital systems will help us in this dynamic supply chain process.” Tim Boyle, president and CEO of Columbia Sportswear Company, added: “We’re excited to have Francois and his energy and enthusiasm for Columbia Sportswear join our company. As we have seen from recent events, our supply chain leaders are an incredibly important part of our company’s success.”

June 9, 2022: Australian-based streetwear and sneaker brand Culture Kings has tapped former Adidas executive Jonathan Yuska as president of its U.S. division. He will report to Simon Beard, CEO & co-founder of Culture Kings, and will spearhead the brand’s continued expansion in the United States. Yuska brings over 20 years of experience in growing and leading divisions within a number of worldwide sports brands, including Adidas, Reebok and Fila. Most recently, he served as the president of Rastellis.com, a DTC premium food company based in Philadelphia. From 2012 to 2017, Yuska was the global head of Adidas’ premium apparel brand Mitchell & Ness, where he led global strategy, product creation, marketing and league partnerships. Earlier in his career, Yuska held various creative leadership roles at Adidas, including head of design. He was behind the Adidas exclusive official outfitter deals with the NBA, NFL, NHL and other leagues. Prior to that, Yuska held multiple creative leadership roles at Reebok, leading regional collections from the brand’s Tokyo office. He also spent more than four years with Fila working in product creation.

June 9, 2022: Foot Locker Inc. EVP and CFO Andrew Page has been named to the board of the directors of Kontoor Brands, Inc., a lifestyle apparel company, whose portfolio of brands is led by Wrangler and Lee. “We’re pleased to welcome Andrew to Kontoor’s Board of Directors,” said Kontoor president and CEO Scott Baxter. “Andrew is a seasoned finance leader with an extensive background in optimizing enterprise growth. With his more than 30 years of finance and accounting experience in retail, footwear and apparel, Andrew’s expertise in enhancing stakeholder and shareholder value will be an excellent asset to Kontoor and will bring tremendous value to our board.”

May 25, 2022: Happy Socks has added two new team members to its management team. The Stockholm-based company has tapped Anders Lagerstedt as its new chief commercial officer (CCO). He joins the company from his role of CCO at Aurora and Deltaco. With 16 years in the fashion industry behind him, Lagerstedt was managing director for HOPE and has a solid background in sales management roles with companies such as Acne Studios, Hunkydory, and Triwa. At Happy Socks, Lagerstedt will aim to drive commercial vision and lead sales activities across all channels and markets. And, Jessica Lagerblad Öhrn is returning to Happy Socks as design and assortment director, after two years working with Skincity where she led the development of its own brands. Öhrn brings over 19 years of experience in the fashion industry including senior positions at Tiger of Sweden and H&M. At Happy Socks, Öhrn will hold the overarching responsibility for all design and assortment planning, driving sustainable and profitable growth from a merchandising perspective and pave the way for product innovation.

May 25, 2022: Marco De Vincenzo is joining Etro as the Italian brand’s new creative director, in charge of the women’s, men’s and home collections, effective June 1. De Vincenzo’s first designs will bow for spring 2023 in September during Milan Women’s Fashion Week. Founder Gerolamo, or Gimmo, Etro’s children Veronica, Kean and Jacopo, who were previously creative directors of the women’s, men’s and home collections, respectively, will continue to collaborate with the house, which has been controlled by private equity L Catterton since July 2021. Fabrizio Cardinali, CEO of Etro, said thanks to De Vincenzo’s “sensibility for colors, prints and fabrics, we are sure that Marco will know how to best interpret Etro’s extraordinary heritage,” and that he will “give new impulse to the world of accessories.” The designer, a former winner of the Vogue Italia “Who Is on Next?” talent search, worked for years on accessories as a consultant for Fendi with Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Venturini Fendi. His eye for bold colors, labor-intensive clothes, optical effects, rich fabrics and sophisticated embellishments caught the attention of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, which struck a joint venture with the Rome-based designer in 2014. In April last year, De Vincenzo bought back his namesake brand, which he first launched in 2009, from LVMH and his other partner MMGP Srl.

May 23, 2022: Stitch Fix has tapped Debbie Rose Woloshin as its new chief marketing officer, effective immediately. Woloshin will report to Stitch Fix CEO Elizabeth Spaulding and lead the company’s marketing teams across the U.S. and the UK. Woloshin was previously the chief marketing officer at Marc Jacobs. Before Marc Jacobs, Woloshin led marketing at the Frye Company and Ann, Inc. and spent more than 17 years with the Jones Group. “I’m thrilled to welcome Debbie to Stitch Fix as our new chief marketing officer,” said Spaulding in a statement. “There are many exciting opportunities on the horizon as we continue to expand our offering and focus on bringing our personalized styling and shopping experience to more clients. Debbie has built and grown some of fashion’s most beloved brands, and we’re looking forward to the wealth of creative and commercial experience she’ll bring to Stitch Fix. Debbie will play a central role in telling our story as we become the global destination for personalized shopping, styling, and inspiration.”

May 23, 2022: Slowear has promoted Marco Bernardini to CEO. He had been CFO since 2015. As CEO, Bernardini succeeds Roberto Compagno, president of Slower, who died last September, aged 62. Compagno spearheaded the growth of the company, which in 2018 sold a minority interest to Nuo Capital, an investment vehicle backed by Hong Kong’s Pao Cheng family. Slowear revealed on Monday the company remains controlled by the family and that it has formed a new board, which now includes Compagno’s wife Nella Loero and their daughter Elisabetta Compagno, with ESG proxies. Paolo Ferrin was named president of the board, which also saw the arrival of former Valentino CEO Stefano Sassi, as a shareholder of Nuo Capital; Tommaso Paoli, and Giorgio Delpiano, CEO of Third Party Brands Zegna Group. In addition to Slowear, the Venice-based company is parent to Incotex casual pants; Zanone high-end knitwear; Glanshirt causal shirts; Montedoro outerwear, and Officina Slowear accessories and footwear.

May 20, 2022: Roger Vivier has found its new general manager. Parent company Tod’s Group said Catherine Sardin is joining the luxury brand effective June 1. Sardin will report to the group’s general manager Simona Cattaneo and will be based at the Roger Vivier headquarter in Paris. Sardin developed her career in the luxury and fashion industry holding managerial roles at companies such as Louis Vuitton, Berluti, J.M. Weston, Maison Lejaby and, finally, at Alaïa, contributing to building the brands globally. As reported, Maria Cristina Lomanto, who held the title of brand manager at Roger Vivier, exited the label on April 15 to join Gucci as EVP and brand general manager — a new role for the Italian brand.

May 16, 2022: Tom Ford, who has served as chairman of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) since June of 2019, will be ending his three-year term on May 31. CFDA CEO Steven Kolb will assume the duties of interim chair through December 31, 2022. The board’s current officers – vice-chair Tracy Reese, secretary Vera Wang, treasurer Stan Herman – will remain in place for the remainder of the year, the CFDA said. What’s more, the board unanimously elected Tory Burch, Thom Browne, and Aurora James to the board, effective June 1. The CFDA added that its board will vote on a new chairperson in the fall to start in January in alignment with CFDA’s fiscal calendar. Ford was set to be chairman for two years and extended his role for an additional year. Historically, the chairperson role was a 2-4 year term (Stan Herman and Diane von Furstenberg were the exception).

May 16, 2022: Corneliani is collaborating with British designer Paul Surridge, who has been tasked with helping the storied company’s relaunch and repositioning, FN sister publication WWD reported. His first designs will bow for the spring 2023 Circle collection to be presented during Milan Men’s Fashion Week in June at the Corneliani showroom. The Circle collection was introduced with the spring 2020 season, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to a more sustainable model and its increasing targeting of the new generation of environmentally conscious consumers. “Paul is a talented, forward-thinking and experienced fashion designer with a passionate soul and an extraordinary background,” said Corneliani CEO Giorgio Brandazza. “This collaboration is part of a global relaunch project for the company that started in 2022 and that is showing very encouraging growth results, far above expectations.” Surridge left his role as creative director of Roberto Cavalli in 2019, after a two-year stint at the brand. A graduate of London’s Central Saint Martins, Surridge was previously creative consultant at Acne Studios in Stockholm, with responsibility for coordination of the menswear collections. Before that, he was creative director of Z Zegna from 2011 to 2014. Earlier, Surridge was design director of men’s at Jil Sander, reporting to then-creative director Raf Simons. He honed his skills at Calvin Klein and Burberry, working with Christopher Bailey from 2003 to 2007.

May 13, 2022: Belk has announced that president Don Hendricks has been appointed interim CEO, effective Monday, May 16. Hendricks replaces Nir Patel, who has only held the top spot since July. According to the North Carolina-based retailer, Patel, who joined the company in 2016, is leaving to pursue other interests. Hendricks also joined Belk in 2016 as the chief operating officer (COO) before adding stores to his responsibilities in 2019 and being named president in 2020. Prior to joining Belk, Hendricks held positions at Gymboree, Hot Topic and Torrid, including chief information officer and COO. As president and COO, Hendricks was instrumental in leading Belk through the continued unpredictability of the COVID-19 pandemic and spearheaded the company’s initiatives to enhance its omnichannel capabilities, the company said in a statement. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to lead the talented team at Belk,” Hendricks said. “I’m proud of our continued work to advance the business in numerous ways, while still keeping the wellbeing of our customers, associates and communities as a top priority.”

May 11, 2022: Puma SE has appointed Héloïse Temple-Boyer as the chair of its supervisory board. Temple-Boyer, a board member since 2019, succeeds Jean-François Palus who resigned from the role. “It is an honor for me to succeed Jean-François Palus in the responsible position of chair of the supervisory board,” said Temple-Boyer in a statement. “It is also due to him that Puma is well positioned and well prepared for the challenges of the future. For this, he deserves our thanks on behalf of the entire supervisory board.”

May 11, 2022: JCPenney has tapped John Aylward as its new chief marketing officer, effective June 6. Aylward assumes the role as the company focuses on strengthening loyalty among its 50 million shoppers and transforms how it connects with customers. Aylward will help advance the company’s omnichannel strategy to deliver a modern, seamless experience across stores and digital. He will lead the marketing strategy, creative, visual merchandising and store design, and customer engagement teams. Aylward joins the company from CARE, the global nonprofit dedicated to ending poverty, where he served as CMO for five years. He has been a marketer in the U.S. and internationally for leading brands including HSN, DSW, Starbucks and Gap. “John will help fulfill our potential at this pivotal moment when JCPenney stands alone as a one-stop retailer,” CEO Marc Rosen said in a statement. “Additionally, John’s passion for purpose-driven work will be an important asset as we continue to provide offerings that promote inclusivity and celebrate the diversity of our customers.”

May 6, 2022: After more than 30 years at Macy’s, longtime executive Durand Guion is stepping down as VP of the store’s fashion office. He will join Fair Harbor, a growing sustainable swimwear brand, in the newly created role of SVP and creative director. According to a report from FN’s sister publication WWD, he will work closely with cofounders and siblings Caroline and Jake Danehy as they work to build Fair Harbor into a full lifestyle brand by adding a variety of categories, opening retail stores, and expanding its wholesale presence. Guion confirmed the move on Instagram on Friday. Guion joined Macy’s in 1990 as a sales manager of fashion accessories in the Union Square flagship in San Francisco. He was promoted to associate buyer of men’s accessories two years later and spent 14 years as VP and fashion director of men’s and children’s, working closely with Jeff Gennette, who had been GMM of menswear for the San Francisco-based division, and who is now chairman and CEO of Macy’s. Guion relocated to New York and was named head of the fashion office, overseeing both men’s and women’s, in 2018.

May 3, 2022: Eddie Bauer has tapped designer Christopher Bevans as its new creative director. In his new role, Bevans will bring his experience in sportswear and textiles to influence the overall line of products that balance technical innovation and current trends, the brand said in a statement. Bevans, a member of the CFDA, has been recognized for his work with Dyne by earning the 2017 Woolmark Innovation Prize and being named a 2017 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalist. He also serves as senior creative lead at Shopify where he works closely with emerging fashion industry entrepreneurs. Bevans began his career in New York City, apprenticing at a local tailoring house of which he became the owner at the age of 19. His roots as an expert tailor developed into a passion that carried him to positions with top brands such as Billionaire Boys Club, Head, Sean John, Yeezy, Smithsonian, New York Cosmos and the MacArthur Foundation. From 2003 to 2007, he was design director of Nike’s Blue Ribbon Sports Division, and was instrumental in initiating Roger Federer’s now-famous “RF” logo. In 2013, he was named a Massachusetts Institute of Technology Media Lab Director’s Fellow.