Tory Burch appoints three new senior executives
'Thibault is an exceptional leader, and I am delighted to extend his responsibilities to Europe and the Middle East as we further develop the brand on a global scale. With his in-depth knowledge of regional market dynamics, international business development and cross-cultural team management, Thibault is now in a key position to lead these strategic regions to continued success. I am also delighted to reward Paolo for his success within our company with this promotion, and to welcome Joshua to our team,' said CEO Roussel.
With extensive retail and digital experience in the fashion and beauty sectors within the APAC region, Villet joined Tory Burch as president for the APAC region in December 2020. In 2023, he added the Japanese market to his responsibilities. Prior to joining Tory Burch, he held the position of president, Asian markets at One in Beauty, the entity combining the Revlon and Arden brands.
Commented Villet: 'Tory Burch is a dynamic brand with unlimited potential. I'm honored to join forces with Pierre-Yves, Tory and the entire team to continue to strengthen our presence in the global market and deliver sustainable growth. Paolo has been an excellent leader for the Chinese market, and I'm delighted to continue working with him in Europe and the Middle East, and now with Joshua in China.'
'Joshua Chen is an accomplished leader who has contributed to the commercial success and excellence of prestigious luxury brands in China,' the fashion house underlined.
Chen joins the company after spending the last ten years at Loewe, where he held positions of increasing responsibility, most recently as general manager for the Chinese market. Prior to that, he was a merchandiser at Louis Vuitton China. A graduate of Texas University in Austin, he holds a double MBA/MA from the Wharton School and the Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania. He will be based in Shanghai.
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