Jaeger names Colin Henry as new CEO Colin Henry joins Jaeger as chief executive officer, the company's first appointment since it was bought by Better Capital last year. Jaeger has named Colin Henry as its new chief executive officer. "I am delighted that Colin is joining as CEO of Jaeger," said Nick Sanders of Better Capital, the private equity firm that acquired the brand last year. Over the last year, we have placed Jaeger on a positive trajectory, and the business is now looking in good shape; I look forward to Colin building on this momentum in the coming months. READ: London Fashion Week label Jaeger bought out by Better Capital Henry was previously chief product officer at Esprit, and has also held senior positions at Umbro, Ralph Lauren and Marks & Spencer, reports WWD . "I am enthused about getting involved with the business next month as I strongly believe it has a lot of potential, both in the U.K. and internationally," he said. I look forward to working closely with Better Capital and helping to continue the good progress made since it acquired the business over a year ago. Better Capital paid £19.5 million for a large majority stake of Jaeger from former owner Harold Tilman, also the former chairman of the British Fashion Council, in April 2012.