The Business of Fashion
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.
British Vogue's new publishing director
Condé Nast has named Vanessa Kingori MBE publishing director of British Vogue. Currently publisher of British GQ and GQ Style, Kingori will assume her new role in December when Stephen Quinn retires. Wired commercial director Nick Sargent will succeed her at GQ and GQ Style.
Management changes at Harvey Nichols
Harvey Nichols' chief executive Stacy Cartwright has been promoted to deputy chairman, while group commercial director Daniela Rinaldi and group finance director Manju Malhotra have been appointed co-chief operating officers, effective January 1, 2018.
Kohl's CEO Kevin Mansell to retire
Kevin Mansell, long-time chief executive, chairman and president of Kohl's, announced plans to retire in May 2018 after 35 years with the company. The department store operator's chief merchandising officer Michelle Gass will succeed him as chief executive; chief operating officer Sona Chawla will assume the role of president.
HanesBrands hires CFO
Basic apparel manufacturer HanesBrands has named Barry Hytinen its new chief financial officer, effective October 16. Hytinen, who brings 20 years of financial experience to the role, joins the company from Tempur Sealy International. He succeeds Richard Moss, who confirmed in April he would be retiring after 12 years with the business.
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