Stella McCartney has a new managing director.
Tom Mendenhall was appointed CEO of the British luxury brand, as the company announced in a message available to the industry magazine Women’s Wear Daily. The designated managing director follows Amandine Ohayon, who resigns as managing director of the fashion house after almost two years.
According to the founder Stella McCartney, Tom Mendenhall appointed will support the brand’s next growth phase. “Tom’s comprehensive experience in all facets of luxury fashion will be invaluable to drive the company forward and build a strong future. I know that Tom shares my vision for the brand and the ethical values that are part of our DNA,” explained McCartney.
The new CEO brings plenty of expertise from the luxury industry. He previously worked as a brand president for the two brands Polo and Double RL belonging to the US fashion group Ralph Lauren. He also worked as an Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer at Tom Ford and as a Worldwide Director of Merchandising at the Florentine fashion house Gucci.
Mendenhall himself describes Stella McCartney as “a strong brand, led by a strong and compassionate woman. I feel honored to work with her and her great team worldwide on the next phase of corporate development.”
Amandine Ohayon’s departure, which has been CEO since the end of 2023, marks a new chapter for the fashion house. McCartney and the board thanked her for their contribution to the transition to an independent corporate structure after working with LVMH. “I would like to take this opportunity to thank Amandine for her great work and the success we have achieved together. I wish her all the best for her future projects,” said McCartney.
At the beginning of this year, Stella McCartney bought back the minority shares that have been held by LVMH since 2019.
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