Burberry appoints new CEO
Published: 20 October, 2021
Pictured: Jonathan Akeroyd
The luxury British fashion house has announced the appointment of Jonathan Akeroyd as its new CEO and Executive Director, effective April 1, 2022.
Akeroyd is currently CEO of Milan-based Gianni Versace SpA, before which he was CEO of Alexander McQueen since 2004.
Gerry Murphy, Chair of Burberry, commented: "I am delighted that Jonathan Akeroyd will be joining Burberry as our next Chief Executive Officer. Jonathan is an experienced leader with a strong track record in building global luxury fashion brands and driving profitable growth. He shares our values and our ambition to build on Burberry's unique British creative heritage and his deep luxury and fashion industry expertise will be key to advancing the next phase of Burberry's evolution."
Akeroyd will succeed Marco Gobbetti, who will step down from the role and leave Burberry on December 31, 2021. Murphy will chair the Executive Committee from this date until Akeroyd joins the company.
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