Kerry Byrne, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of British luxury brand Belstaff, has announced her departure from the company.
Byrne was with the London label for over five years. She shared the news via LinkedIn, explaining that she was ready for a new chapter after leading the company through a period of significant structural change. She only took on the position of CEO in April last year. Previously, she held various senior roles within the company, most recently as Chief Operating Officer.
During her tenure, Byrne steered the company through a volatile retail landscape that has seen increasing margin pressure over the past two years. Her leadership focused on simplifying operations and aligning the brand with its heritage and core products. These strategic changes contributed to significant revenue growth and the creation of cost efficiencies.
Byrne emphasized that the company has laid the foundations for sustainable growth. “I leave behind an incredibly talented group of people and brand ambassadors who support each other, both personally and professionally, while remaining relentlessly focused on results,” said Byrne.
Byrne’s departure follows a significant change in the brand’s corporate structure. Although Belstaff has had several owners in recent years, the brand was acquired by British sportswear company Castore from Ineos in August 2025 for an undisclosed sum. As part of the transaction, the previous owner Ineos also acquired a stake in Castore’s parent company.
Castore has not yet named a successor for the CEO position.
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