The Italian fashion house Valentino has appointed Esther Hörmann as CEO for the Europe region. The aim of the “strategic step” is to “strengthen the company’s regional leadership at a crucial time for the brand,” according to a statement.
Hörmann can look back on a career spanning almost two decades, during which she has worked at some of the leading companies in the luxury and fashion industry. Her focus was on expansion, retail and commercial management in strategic markets in Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
She began her career at Spanish clothing retailer Mango as an International Expansion Project Manager with a focus on Europe, India and Southeast Asia. She later held various leadership positions at Pronovias Group, where she served as Global Retail Director and Global Franchise Manager. Her “overarching business vision, ranging from fast fashion to luxury and from expansion to managing mature markets,” strengthens Valentino’s position in Europe under her leadership, the company said.
Before joining Valentino, Hörmann worked at the German luggage brand Rimowa. There she initially acted as Managing Director EMEA and later as Chief Commercial Officer. In this role, she led the brand’s commercial and growth strategy as it underwent global consolidation.
She previously played a key role at fashion conglomerate Prada Group as head of Prada Iberia. At Loewe, she was Head of Southern Europe & Middle East and Country Manager for several markets, where she was responsible for both its own retail and franchise business.
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