Food
The activist investment fund Bluebell, which acquired stakes in Danone at the end of last year, is calling for the departure of current CEO Emmanuel Faber, dissatisfied with the results he has achieved.
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Fashion
Luxury giant LVMH has completed the acquisition of Tiffany & Co. With Bernard Arnault's son gaining power, the top management of the jewellery company is thoroughly shaken up.
Fashion retailer Esprit has appointed 56-year-old American Mark Daley as its new CEO. He has the difficult task of turning the tide.
Cosmetics
Jan Zijderveld is quitting his role as CEO at cosmetics manufacturer Avon as the previously announced sale of the company to Natura & Co will be completed.
AS Watson, the holding company of chains like Ici Paris XL, Kruidvat and Rossmann, has appointed Malina Ngai as CEO for Asia and Europe. She also remains a member of the board of directors and COO for the entire AS Watson Group.
General
Graham Harris has been confirmed as CEO at Dutch online department store Wehkamp. Harris had been CEO 'ad interim' after the departure of Piet Coelewij in April.
The owner of Lacoste, Swiss holding Maus Frères International, has acquired French fashion brand The Kooples. The new owner immediately appointed its own trusted Romain Guinier as The Kooples' new CEO.