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Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
Agenda-setting intelligence, analysis and advice for the global fashion community.
LONDON, United Kingdom — BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.
François-Henri Pinault Exits Puma Board
Kering's chairman and chief executive, François-Henri Pinault, has stepped down from Puma's board of directors. The decision to exit his role at the Kering-owned company revived speculation that Kering may be preparing to sell the German sportswear brand.
Edward Enninful Named Editor-in-Chief of British Vogue
Edward Enninful has been appointed editor-in-chief of British Vogue, succeeding Alexandra Shulman, who resigned in January after 25 years at the helm of the title. Enninful, the former style director at W Magazine, will begin his new role in August.
Editor-in-Chief Exits Vogue Arabia
Deena Aljuhani Abdulaziz has parted ways with Condé Nast International and exited her role as editor-in-chief of Vogue Arabia, effective immediately. Prior to her appointment in July 2016, Aljuhani Abdulaziz founded Riyadh and Doha members only boutique D'NA.
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Sean Foster Joins Coty
Coty has hired Sean Foster as global senior vice president of e-commerce, effective immediately. Foster, who has over 20 years of digital and e-commerce experience, previously held roles as chief executive officer of Crowdtap, president of Avon online and head of marketing for Gilt.com.
Etsy Hires CFO
Etsy has named Rachel Glaser as its chief financial officer, succeeding Kristina Salen, who departed the company in March. Glaser comes to Etsy with more than 30 years of senior financial experience and most recently served as the chief financial officer of the Leaf Group.
Valéria Bessolo Llopiz Expands Title
Valéria Bessolo Llopiz, international director of Elle International, has expanded her title to include Elle Decorations in her portfolio of responsibility. She will be in charge of the brand management division of the international department.
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