Paola Falchi is the new managing director of the French brand Lancel.
Their appointment is intended to strengthen Lancel’s growth dynamics and optimize the organization, share the brand. She comes from Issey Miyake, where she was active as Finance, Operations & Strategy Director – Europe. In addition to the Japanese brand, she also worked for the cosmetic provider Estée Lauder. She also worked in the pharmaceutical industry.
Falchi’s entry into the leather goods company takes place a few months after the solid results of Lancel for the 2024/2025 financial year. Sales rose by 6.5 percent compared to the previous year. Lancel, owned by the Italian Piquadro Group since 2018, generated sales of 68.8 million euros. Wholesale sales grew by 2.8 percent, while sales in their own shops increase by 8.7 percent (or 12.8 percent with the same number of branches).
“Lancel is a company with a unique heritage and strong development potential,” said Falchi in a message. “The challenge is to continue this story and build sustainable growth. This growth is based on agility, innovation and high standards for customer service. I am pleased to contribute to the realization of this goal together with the Piquadro Group.”
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