Burberry Names Marco Gobbetti as Its New CEO
July 11 2016 - 10:00AM
Dow Jones News
Burberry Group PLC has named luxury veteran Marco Gobbetti as
its new chief executive, replacing Christopher Bailey who has
attracted strong criticism during his two-year tenure as the
British fashion label's CEO and creative head.
Shares jumped 6.4% in recent trading in London to £ 12.36.
Mr. Bailey, who has been demoted to Burberry's president and
chief creative officer, faced mounting criticism from investors and
analysts after failing to turn around Burberry's declining sales
following a slowdown in China and the U.S.
The company has named Julie Brown—chief financial officer of
global medical technology business Smith and Nephew PLC—as its new
chief operating and financial officer. Smith and Nephew said the
search for a successor is under way. Carol Fairweather is leaving
Burberry.
Mr. Gobbetti is currently CEO and Chairman of Cé line, the
influential LVMH-owned fashion and accessories brand. He will start
as Burberry's CEO starting next year.
Write to Saabira Chaudhuri at saabira.chaudhuri@wsj.com
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
July 11, 2016 09:45 ET (13:45 GMT)
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