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Yahoo
01-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Luxury, Streetwear Retailer End. Names Sebastian Suhl CEO
LONDON — The buzzy British retailer End. has tapped fashion management veteran Sebastian Suhl as chief executive officer. Suhl will join the company this summer as it embarks on a new chapter focused on 'sustainable growth and continued innovation' in a rapidly evolving retail landscape. More from WWD Unilever Shuts Sustainable Skin Care Brand Ren Bicester Village Marks 30 Years With a New Campaign, and a Britpop Beat Phoebe Philo Guest Edits the FT's New HTSI Issue, Focused on Beauty and 'Intention' As part of the transition, the current CEO Parker Gundersen has stepped down from the role with immediate effect. Chief financial officer Karen Dracou will serve as interim CEO until Suhl arrives. Company chairman Martin Brok said, 'Suhl brings exceptional leadership, a strong strategic vision, and a deep understanding of our industry. We would also like to sincerely thank Parker for his contributions and leadership during his tenure, and we wish him the very best in his future endeavors.' Suhl served as CEO of Trussardi from 2020 until 2023, when he left the Italian brand amid a company shakeup. He was previously managing director of global markets at Valentino, and before that, he served as CEO of Marc Jacobs International. Suhl has also worked at Givenchy and Prada Group. Last October End. was acquired by private equity firm Apollo Global Management from The Carlyle Group. End. founders Christiaan Ashworth and John Parker, who launched with one store in Newcastle, England, in 2005, have since stepped back from the business. There are now concept stores in London, Milan, Manchester and Glasgow. In London and Milan, there are often long lines snaking outside the stores, especially when limited-edition collaborations are being dropped. In an interview last December, Gundersen said that under the new ownership, the retailer was looking to declutter and return to growth mode by embracing its roots in fashion curation. End. is also looking to reinforce its long-standing relationship with core customers and brand partners and boost its visibility in the market. The company is marking 20 years in business this year with a steady stream of events, collaborations, and exclusive releases aimed at embracing its existing community and attracting new customers. Best of WWD EXCLUSIVE: Maje Names Charlotte Tasset Ferrec CEO Nadja Swarovski Exits Family Company Amid Ongoing Corporate Shakeup Aeffe MD Exits Fashion Group Sign in to access your portfolio
Fashion Network
01-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Gundersen out, Suhl in as luxury retailer END. names new CEO
Luxury British retailer END. on Thursday announced a leadership transition with Sebastian Suhl named as its new CEO as its current chief exec exits. The company, which sells a variety of high-end designer labels but focuses mainly on streetwear and lifestyle pieces, said Suhl will be joining the business this summer. He's a fashion industry veteran and has spent the past 25 years 'developing Direct to Consumer businesses on a global scale at Prada, Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, Valentino and other brands'. It's a big strategic move for the firm and it said it 'helps position the company for its next chapter focused on sustainable growth and continued innovation within a dynamic, rapidly evolving retail landscape'. The appointment follows a 'comprehensive global search' and has been 'unanimously approved' by END.'s board. And what about current CEO Parker Gundersen? The statement said he's stepped down as of 1 May with CFO Karen Dracou assuming the role of interim CEO 'to ensure operational stability and maintain momentum across the company's strategic initiatives'. Chairman Martin Brok said Suhl 'brings exceptional leadership, a strong strategic vision, and a deep understanding of our industry. We would also like to sincerely thank Parker for his contributions and leadership during his tenure, and we wish him the very best in his future endeavours'.
Fashion Network
01-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Gundersen out, Suhl in as luxury retailer END. names new CEO
Luxury British retailer END. on Thursday announced a leadership transition with Sebastian Suhl named as its new CEO as its current chief exec exits. The company, which sells a variety of high-end designer labels but focuses mainly on streetwear and lifestyle pieces, said Suhl will be joining the business this summer. He's a fashion industry veteran and has spent the past 25 years 'developing Direct to Consumer businesses on a global scale at Prada, Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, Valentino and other brands'. It's a big strategic move for the firm and it said it 'helps position the company for its next chapter focused on sustainable growth and continued innovation within a dynamic, rapidly evolving retail landscape'. The appointment follows a 'comprehensive global search' and has been 'unanimously approved' by END.'s board. And what about current CEO Parker Gundersen? The statement said he's stepped down as of 1 May with CFO Karen Dracou assuming the role of interim CEO 'to ensure operational stability and maintain momentum across the company's strategic initiatives'. Chairman Martin Brok said Suhl 'brings exceptional leadership, a strong strategic vision, and a deep understanding of our industry. We would also like to sincerely thank Parker for his contributions and leadership during his tenure, and we wish him the very best in his future endeavours'.
