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Fashion Network
28-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Tanja Ruhnke exits Valentino after six weeks as communication director
Just weeks after stepping into her new role as communication director for Italian luxury house Valentino, Tanja Ruhnke has chosen to step down for personal reasons. Ruhnke, who officially joined Valentino on April 7, exited the role just six weeks later, catching the company by surprise. The German executive had recently returned to the Roman fashion house, where she previously worked in 2019. The brand, which is owned by the investment company Mayhoola, a fund of the Qatari royal family, and 30% by Kering, confirmed her departure—revealed by the American publication WWD—although without giving any further details. Of German origin, Tanja Ruhnke lived for a long time in New York, where she graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Since 2020, she has worked as marketing director at Maison Margiela and has extensive experience in the luxury world, where she has become known for her communication skills. She began as a consultant for various fashion brands before joining Helmut Lang to lead communications. In 2005, she moved to Paris to join communications agency KCD, where she rose to vice president. In 2012, she returned to New York to become vice president of global branding and communication at Alexander Wang. In 2017, she moved to Birkenstock, then joined production agency North Six before returning to Valentino as vice president of communications for North America. A year later, she joined Maison Margiela, owned by Italian fashion group OTB.
Fashion Network
27-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Tanja Ruhnke exits Valentino after six weeks as communication director
Just weeks after stepping into her new role as communication director for Italian luxury house Valentino, Tanja Ruhnke has chosen to step down for personal reasons. Ruhnke, who officially joined Valentino on April 7, exited the role just six weeks later, catching the company by surprise. The German executive had recently returned to the Roman fashion house, where she previously worked in 2019. The brand, which is owned by the investment company Mayhoola, a fund of the Qatari royal family, and 30% by Kering, confirmed her departure—revealed by the American publication WWD—although without giving any further details. Of German origin, Tanja Ruhnke lived for a long time in New York, where she graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Since 2020, she has worked as marketing director at Maison Margiela and has extensive experience in the luxury world, where she has become known for her communication skills. She began as a consultant for various fashion brands before joining Helmut Lang to lead communications. In 2005, she moved to Paris to join communications agency KCD, where she rose to vice president. In 2012, she returned to New York to become vice president of global branding and communication at Alexander Wang. In 2017, she moved to Birkenstock, then joined production agency North Six before returning to Valentino as vice president of communications for North America. A year later, she joined Maison Margiela, owned by Italian fashion group OTB.
Fashion Network
27-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Tanja Ruhnke exits Valentino after six weeks as communication director
Just weeks after stepping into her new role as communication director for Italian luxury house Valentino, Tanja Ruhnke has chosen to step down for personal reasons. Ruhnke, who officially joined Valentino on April 7, exited the role just six weeks later, catching the company by surprise. The German executive had recently returned to the Roman fashion house, where she previously worked in 2019. The brand, which is owned by the investment company Mayhoola, a fund of the Qatari royal family, and 30% by Kering, confirmed her departure—revealed by the American publication WWD—although without giving any further details. Of German origin, Tanja Ruhnke lived for a long time in New York, where she graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Since 2020, she has worked as marketing director at Maison Margiela and has extensive experience in the luxury world, where she has become known for her communication skills. She began as a consultant for various fashion brands before joining Helmut Lang to lead communications. In 2005, she moved to Paris to join communications agency KCD, where she rose to vice president. In 2012, she returned to New York to become vice president of global branding and communication at Alexander Wang. In 2017, she moved to Birkenstock, then joined production agency North Six before returning to Valentino as vice president of communications for North America. A year later, she joined Maison Margiela, owned by Italian fashion group OTB.
Fashion Network
27-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Tanja Ruhnke exits Valentino after six weeks as communication director
Just weeks after stepping into her new role as communication director for Italian luxury house Valentino, Tanja Ruhnke has chosen to step down for personal reasons. Ruhnke, who officially joined Valentino on April 7, exited the role just six weeks later, catching the company by surprise. The German executive had recently returned to the Roman fashion house, where she previously worked in 2019. The brand, which is owned by the investment company Mayhoola, a fund of the Qatari royal family, and 30% by Kering, confirmed her departure—revealed by the American publication WWD—although without giving any further details. Of German origin, Tanja Ruhnke lived for a long time in New York, where she graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology. Since 2020, she has worked as marketing director at Maison Margiela and has extensive experience in the luxury world, where she has become known for her communication skills. She began as a consultant for various fashion brands before joining Helmut Lang to lead communications. In 2005, she moved to Paris to join communications agency KCD, where she rose to vice president. In 2012, she returned to New York to become vice president of global branding and communication at Alexander Wang. In 2017, she moved to Birkenstock, then joined production agency North Six before returning to Valentino as vice president of communications for North America. A year later, she joined Maison Margiela, owned by Italian fashion group OTB.
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Valentino Chief Communication Officer Tanja Ruhnke Departs Brand
SUDDEN EXIT — Tanja Ruhnke has unexpectedly left Valentino after joining the couture house on April 7 as chief communication officer. Sources attribute this decision to personal reasons. She reported to chief marketing officer Yigit Turhan, who joined the company in 2018. More from WWD Mary J. Blige Goes All-pink in Bottega Veneta Thigh-high Boots and Silk Emilio Pucci Look for New York Knicks Game Halftime Show Fondazione Valentino Garavani e Giancarlo Giammetti Unveils First Exhibition in Rome Why Saudi Arabia and Qatar Are Primed for New Design Events as Contract Business Drives Demand Ruhnke was previously chief marketing officer of Maison was a return to Valentino for Ruhnke, as before joining Margiela in 2020, she was vice president of communication and marketing North America for the brand. She brought to Valentino her expertise in the luxury industry developed over the years as vice president of global branding and communications at Alexander Wang, and before that, as a vice president of public relations at KCD in Paris. Ruhnke has also worked in-house at Helmut Lang and production agency North6 in New York, and provided communication consulting services for the likes of Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Birkenstock. Valentino is led by chief executive officer Jacopo Venturini. Alessandro Michele was named creative director in March last year. In July 2023, Kering bought a 30 percent stake in Valentino from Mayhoola for 1.7 billion euros and has an option to buy the business outright by 2028. Kering and Mayhoola are expected to explore further ways they can work work together, including the potential for investments beyond fashion. Best of WWD Aishwarya Rai's Cannes Film Festival Fashion Moments Through the Years: Every Look [PHOTOS] Queen Camilla's Royal Style Throughout King Charles III's Reign [PHOTOS] The Strategic Rise of Models at the Cannes Film Festival: Glamour, Fashion Brands and Media Millions
