The British fashion brand Paul Smith Ltd. Ewan Venters has appointed the new Executive Chairman with effect from October 1, 2025. The position was created specifically. Venters has been working as a non-existive director for the company since February.
Previously, the 52-year-old was at the head of the International Gallery for Contemporary Art Hauser & Wirth. Before that, he led the traditional London house Fortnum & Mason for eight years, where he significantly drove the transformation and growth of the brand. Further stations of his career include management positions at Selfridges.
Sir Paul Smith, founder of the brand, was pleased with the reinforcement in the management team. “Ewan brings limitless energy and a valuable perspective-to match our 55th anniversary,” says Smith. Venters himself described Paul Smith as “one of the most constant, most captivating and most popular brands in Great Britain” and emphasized his joy at the start at such an important point in time.
In addition to his new task at Paul Smith, Venters remains active in other functions. Among other things, he is the chairman of the private Sector Council of the Great campaign, which strengthens the international reputation of the British economy. In 2024 he received the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for his services to international trade.
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