NEW YORK, United States — Jay Fielden is leaving his position as Esquire’s editor in chief, a job he held three years, he and Hearst Magazines announced Thursday. The change at the venerable men’s publication, which started in 1933, is part of a dramatic reshuffling under Troy Young, who became president of Hearst Magazines last […]
J.Crew CEO Jim Brett Is Leaving the Company
NEW YORK, United States — J.Crew chief executive Jim Brett is exiting the company, the retailer said Saturday. A committee of four executives will step in to manage operations until a replacement is found. The statement said the decision had been mutual between Brett and the board of directors. “Returning J.Crew to its iconic status […]
Power Moves | Smythson and Ganni Appoint New CEOs
LONDON, United Kingdom — BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week. Smythson appoints new CEOXavier Rougeaux has been named chief executive of Smythson. Rougeaux re-joins the company after senior positions at Loro Piana, Valextra and Sergio Rossi. He previously served as chief commercial officer at Smythson. Ganni hires CEOAndrea Baldo joins Ganni […]
Power Moves | Jean Patou's New CEO, Hearst Names Cosmopolitan Editor-in-Chief
LONDON, United Kingdom — BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week. LVMH appoints Jean Patou CEOSophie Brocart has been named chief executive of Jean Patou. Brocart joins the company from Nicholas Kirkwood, where she held the position of chief executive since 2015. She has also been the mentor-in-chief of young talent within […]
Power Moves | Huda Beauty Names US President, Instagram Co-Founders Step Down
LONDON, United Kingdom — BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week. Huda Beauty names US and European presidentsNathalie Kristo has been named US president of Huda Beauty, while Helena Sampson joined as European president on July 16. Kristo was most recently global brand president of NYX and has spent 18 years with L’Oréal, […]