Leading Executives in Clothing and Clothing Accessories
Bernard Arnault
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, LVMH Moët Hennessy – Louis Vuitton
Architect of the world’s largest luxury goods group spanning Louis Vuitton, Dior, Fendi, Celine and more; synonymous with scale, brand elevation and relentless M&A-led growth.
Luca de Meo
Chief Executive Officer, Kering
Took over as CEO on September 9, 2025 to steer a turnaround across Kering’s houses (notably Gucci), after a career leading Renault—tasked with decisive cost, portfolio and brand actions.
Axel Dumas
Executive Chairman, Hermès
Family scion credited with safeguarding ultra‑luxe craftsmanship and scarcity—driving exceptional long‑term growth and desirability at Hermès.
Nicolas Bos
Group Chief Executive Officer, Compagnie Financière Richemont
Ex–Van Cleef & Arpels chief elevated to Group CEO in 2024 to lead Cartier, VCA, Chloé, Montblanc and others, tightening execution across jewelry, watches and fashion.
Elliott Hill
President & Chief Executive Officer, NIKE, Inc.
Long‑time Nike operator who returned from retirement to become CEO on October 14, 2024, tasked with reigniting innovation and partner relationships at the Swoosh.
Bjørn Gulden
Chief Executive Officer, adidas AG
Norwegian operator and former Puma chief who took the helm of adidas in 2023 to restore momentum and brand heat.
Tadashi Yanai
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, Fast Retailing (Uniqlo, Theory, GU)
Founder who built Uniqlo into a global basics powerhouse; still serves as Chairman, President & CEO of the parent group.
Daniel Ervér
President & Chief Executive Officer, H&M Group
Elevated from running the H&M brand to Group CEO on January 31, 2024, leading a sharpened value–fashion, omni and cost‑discipline agenda.
Óscar García Maceiras
Chief Executive Officer, Inditex (Zara, Massimo Dutti, Bershka)
Company insider named CEO in late 2021 to scale the Zara-led fast‑to‑market model and digital integration under Chair Marta Ortega.
Calvin McDonald
Chief Executive Officer, lululemon athletica
CEO since 2018 who has pushed product and community flywheels while navigating growth and brand stewardship in technical apparel.
Michelle Gass
President & Chief Executive Officer, Levi Strauss & Co.
Former Kohl’s chief who became LS&Co. CEO in January 2024 to accelerate a DTC‑first denim lifestyle strategy for the Levi’s brand.
Stefan Larsson
Chief Executive Officer, PVH Corp. (Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger)
Turnaround specialist leading PVH since 2021; launched the PVH+ Plan to build Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger into the most desirable lifestyle brands globally.
Bracken P. Darrell
President & Chief Executive Officer, VF Corporation (The North Face, Vans, Timberland)
Ex‑Logitech chief hired in July 2023 to drive a multi‑brand turnaround and operational rigor across VF’s outdoor and lifestyle portfolio.
Remo Ruffini
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Moncler
Entrepreneur who acquired Moncler in 2003 and elevated it to luxury status; launched the Moncler Genius collaboration model.
Delphine Arnault
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Christian Dior Couture
Long‑time LVMH executive who became Chair & CEO of Dior in 2023; a key force behind nurturing next‑gen fashion talent via the LVMH Prize.
Pietro Beccari
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Louis Vuitton
Former Dior chief who became CEO of Louis Vuitton in 2023; expanding LV’s cultural footprint from fashion to sport, hospitality and beauty.
Joanne Crevoiserat
Chief Executive Officer, Tapestry (Coach, Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman)
Finance‑operator turned CEO in 2020, recognized by TIME100 (2024), and architect of Tapestry’s scale strategy including the Capri deal.
John D. Idol
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Capri Holdings (Versace, Jimmy Choo, Michael Kors)
Long‑serving leader who remains Chairman & CEO, driving brand elevation and operational resets across Capri’s three luxury houses.
Francesco Milleri
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, EssilorLuxottica (Ray‑Ban, Oakley)
Chairs and runs the world’s leading eyewear group, advancing frames‑lenses integration and smartglasses while delivering multi‑year growth.
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