Kering Kering Group
Valerie Duport, communications and image director at French luxury giant Kering, has left the company to “pursue other opportunities.”
Valerie Duport joined Kering Group in 2016 as Communications and Image Director and became a member of the Executive Committee, reporting directly to François-Henri Pinault, Chairman and CEO of the Group. During her eight-year tenure, she was responsible for designing and executing the company’s communications strategy, enhancing the group’s image in the luxury goods industry and increasing its visibility and influence.
With a DEA degree (equivalent to a master’s degree) in contemporary history from Paris-Sorbonne University, Valérie Duport began her career in 1988 in the media department of Chanel’s perfume and cosmetics division in Paris. In 1994, she joined the communications department of the Chanel Watches and Jewelry Division and became department head in 1997. In 2008, she was appointed international director of press services and external relations at Chanel.
Kering has not yet announced a successor.
BALMAIN Balmain
French luxury brand BALMAIN announced that chief marketing officer Txampi Diz has resigned to “pursue other interests.”
The cooperation between BALMAIN and Txampi Diz began in 2007, when he was still working at the fashion public relations company KCD, serving as the vice president of KCD and concurrently the general manager of KCD’s Paris office. He officially took up the position of BALMAIN Marketing Director in 2017.
In 2017, BALMAIN was acquired by Mayhoola For Investments, an investment company of the Qatari royal family. Subsequently, the organizational structure was reorganized to promote the development of the brand. Txampi Diz was invited to serve as the brand’s newly created chief marketing officer, responsible for the brand’s advertising, media relations and digital activities. .
Estée Lauder Companies Estée Lauder Companies
American high-end beauty giant Estée Lauder Companies (Estee Lauder Group) announced the resignation of Executive Vice President and General Counsel Deirdre Stanley, effective April 2, and a successor will be announced at that time.
Since joining The Estée Lauder Companies in 2019, Deirdre Stanley has been responsible for leading the company’s legal strategy, leading the global legal and security teams to provide expertise on a range of matters including corporate strategy, reporting, compliance, risk mitigation, governance and complex business transactions. Deirdre is a trusted strategic advisor to the Estée Lauder executive team, the Lauder family and board members, with expertise in both the art and science of navigating complex global legal issues and business interests.
Prior to joining Estée Lauder, Stanley served as general counsel for Thomson Reuters Corporation and its predecessor companies, where he was promoted to executive vice president and general counsel. With a BA in Public Policy Studies from Duke University and a JD from Harvard University, Deirdre Stanley began her career at the law firm Cravath, Swaine and Moore, and later worked at GTE Corporation (the predecessor of Verizon), InterActiveCorp/USA Networks, Inc. . (now IAC) and other companies held management positions.
Kiki de Montparnasse
Kiki de Montparnasse, the New York-based luxury lingerie and lifestyle brand, has named Alexa Cahill global president.
Alexa Cahill was part of the senior management team at Kendall + Kylie, the brand founded by supermodels Kendall and Kylie Jenner, before ending her four-year tenure as president of American sportswear brand Milly. During a subsequent seven-year tenure at Australian clothing brand Zimmermann, Alexa Cahill successfully introduced ready-to-wear to markets outside of Australia. During her tenure, Zimmermann participated in Paris Fashion Week for the first time and opened stores in Europe and the United Arab Emirates.
In response, Kiki de Montparnasse owner and CEO Brian Cytrynbaum said in a statement that Alexa Cahill “knows how to unlock the potential of a brand and drive significant growth around the world.”
The brand Kiki de Montparnasse was founded in 2005 and its name pays homage to Kiki de Montparnasse, a model, painter and performer who was one of the artistic pioneers of Montmartre and Montparnasse between the two world wars. Last month, the brand Kiki de Montparnasse opened a pop-up store in London’s Harrods department store.
Reforme
Reforme, the parent company of Italian beauty brands Veralab and Overskin, announced that Chief Commercial Officer Raffaella Dagna will serve as general manager, replacing Lorenzo Longoni who has resigned.
In her new role, Raffaella Dagna will be responsible for developing and optimizing the strategy of the company’s two brands in the Italian and international markets.
Before joining Reforme, Raffaella Dagna worked for many years in the high-end cosmetics department of French beauty giant L’Oreal Italy.
In January this year, British private equity fund Peninsula Capital acquired a 30% stake in Reforme.
