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Amsterdam, 1 December 2008 – Gucci Group, one of the world’s leading multi-brand luxury goods companies, today announces the appointment of Frederick Lukoff as President and CEO of the Stella Mc Cartney brand. This will be effective from February 23, 2009 and follows the announcement in September that Marco Bizzarri, Stella Mc Cartney’s current CEO, would leave to become President and CEO of Bottega Veneta.
Frederick Lukoff has built a successful career in business development at a senior level. In previous roles he has demonstrated a strong understanding of brands and a respect for creativity. He joins from Lanvin, one of the oldest French couture houses, where he was Director of Business Development. In this role he managed the brand’s wholesale, retail, licensing and supply chain operations at the international level during a period of significant and sustained growth. Previously Lukoff was Managing Director of Paco Rabanne, another established luxury brand.
Stella Mc Cartney commented: “I'm thrilled Frederick is joining the company.I look forward to build the brand together to the next level."
Robert Polet, President and CEO of Gucci Group, said: “We are delighted that Frederick Lukoff is joining Stella Mc Cartney. He has a proven track record in developing luxury brands and I am certain that with his experience and talent he will be able to build on the brand’s successes to date.”
About Frederick Lukoff
Frederick Lukoff has been appointed President and CEO of Stella Mc Cartney brand effective from February 23, 2009. Untill then he will be Director of Business Development at Lanvin, where he is responsible for the brand’s wholesale, retail, licensing and supply chain operations at the international level. In this role he grew turnover from €67m in 2005 to over €140m in 2008 through significant development of the Women’s and Men’s RTW lines as well as accessories, costume jewellery, shoes and handbags. Previously he was Managing Director of luxury brand Paco Rabanne, where he worked in close collaboration with the Creative Director and was in charge of designing the relaunch strategy. In the past Lukoff has also worked as Director of Business Development at Courrèges and as Account Manager at Cisco Systems and Apple.
(Press Release)
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