Christopher Kane at the Scottish Fashion Awards
Christopher Kane has appointed a new CEO.
The luxury label has called in ex-Stella McCartney designer Sarah Crook to fill the role of chief executive, replacing Alexandre de Brettes.
Sarah - who has also acted as a strategic brand and business consultant to the British Fashion council and is renowned for her "strong merchandising and commercial skill" in the industry - is set to take over from Alexandre who has helmed the brand since its acquisition by Kering in July last year.
She will commence her new role on November 17 and aims to "pursue and accelerate" the label globally.
The CEO of Kering's luxury couture and leather goods division, Marco Bizzarri, told WWD: "We are pleased to welcome Sarah Crook back to the Kering Group to take the helm at Christopher Kane. I'm confident that both her strong merchandising and commercial skills and her extensive expertise in business development acquired over the years will benefit the Christopher Kane brand in its strategic expansion."
Christopher Kane SS15Marco also offered his thanks to Alexandre and credited him with successfully guiding the London-based brand through its integration within the Kering group.
He said: "I would like to warmly thank Alexandre de Brettes for his dedication to Christopher Kane and for having successfully accomplished the integration of the brand within the Kering group."
The company also announced Italian label Bottega Veneta have appointed Carlo Alberto Beretta as their new CEO.
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