The French department store Galeries Lafayette has promoted two tried and tested managers, according to a report by the Women’s Women’s Women’s Wear Daily (WWD). Alexandre Liot is therefore now responsible for the operational business as a deputy CEO. Alix Morabito took over the management of the areas of range and purchasing. This promotions follow the CEO’s appointment in June.
Alexandre Liot, a historical pillar of the group
Alexandre Liot has been with the company for almost 30 years. Since then he has held various management positions, including in Berlin, Marseille and at BHV Marais, which he headed from 2012 to 2018. He then took over the management of the flagship store at Boulevard Haussmann. There he was responsible for the strategic repositioning and redesign of the shopping experience. Liot has been a director of operations since 2022. With the promotion now carried out, he took responsibility for the entire operational activities of the group.
Alix Morabito, an expert in fashion and shopping
Alix Morabito first came to Galerie’s Lafayette in 2005. After career stations at Printemps and Chloé, she returned in 2015 and since then clothing various key positions, including the management of the shopping for women’s fashion, laundry and children’s clothing. It initiated brand cooperations and redefined the fashion offer. As a new member of the management team, Morabito will lead the overall strategy for the offer and purchase of the group.
“Alexandre and Alix both have a great passion for retail and fashion and the announcement: always at the center of their actions,” said CEO Arthur Lemoine according to the WWD.
The appointments are made at a time when the company consolidates its national management position and at the same time wants to accelerate international expansion. The department store chain runs 19 shops in France and around ten abroad.
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