Richemont
Swiss luxury giant Compagnie Financière Richemont SA, parent company of Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Vacheron Constantin, Montblanc and other brands, has appointed Anton Rupert, son of Chairman Johann Rupert, as non-executive co-deputy chairman.
In his new role, Anton Rupert will work alongside Bram Schot, who has served as non-executive co-deputy chairman since 2024 and will remain in that position.
The two will henceforth "oversee complementary areas of responsibility. Anton Rupert will be responsible for matters relating to the group's Strategic Product and Communication Committees (SPCC) across its brands, ensuring continuity in the areas that are essential to the group's creative and commercial direction."
Bram Schot will "be responsible for governance matters relating to the board and its committees, including the coordination of the board's sub-committees and the group's corporate governance framework."
Group Chairman Johann Rupert said the appointment is "an important step in the board's long-term succession planning. Richemont's strength has always stemmed from the continuity of management that comes with deep family involvement, a rigorous governance system, and an unwavering commitment to creativity and craftsmanship."
Born in 1987, Anton Rupert has served as a non-executive director on Richemont's board since 2017 and is currently a member of the Strategic Security Committee; before April 2022, he was a member of the Nomination Committee; from July 2018 to December 2019, he served as a director of Watchfinder.co.uk, the group's watch e-commerce platform. He is also currently a non-executive director of Remgro Ltd. and a partner at the family holding company Compagnie Financière Rupert.
Constellation Hotels Holding
Dubai-based luxury hotel and resort developer Constellation Hotels Holding has announced the establishment of a new luxury hotel management division and appointed Neil Jacobs as chief executive officer of the new division.
In his new role, Neil Jacobs will lead the development of Constellation Hotels' hotel management business and work in coordination with Gianluca Muzzi, chief executive officer of Constellation Hotels.
Neil Jacobs has international experience in luxury hotel operations and brand building. He served as chief executive officer of Six Senses from 2012 to 2025, and later founded the creative consultancy Wild Origins in 2025. Earlier, he also held senior positions at Starwood Capital Group and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.
Constellation Hotels Holding owns a portfolio of premium hotel assets, all of which were previously operated by third-party companies.
The new division will take over the operation of the London hotel assets and oversee all properties. The division will also launch a global brand, marking the group's formal entry into directly operated hotel operations. Hotels currently included in the division are The Connaught, The Emory and The Berkeley in London, as well as the upcoming Saint-Germain hotel in Paris, a project in Marrakech, and the British country estate Hackwood Park.
Going forward, Constellation Hotels will act as the owner and long-term holder of the properties, responsible for investment and portfolio strategy.
Theory
New York fashion brand Theory, owned by Japan's Fast Retailing Group, has announced its latest personnel changes:
- James Kelly as global chief executive officer
- Former chief executive officer Dinesh Tandon moves to global co-chief operating officer of Theory, while also returning as chief executive officer of Theory China.
Above: James Kelly, Dinesh Tandon
James Kelly has worked for more than 13 years at Theory's parent company, Japan's Fast Retailing, where he gained extensive experience in expanding global retail operations and driving international growth. He joined Theory as chief financial officer in 2022 and later served as global co-chief operating officer, during which time he significantly developed the brand's direct-to-consumer business while overseeing finance, planning, sourcing and business transformation in the US, UK and Europe. Before joining Theory, he held several management positions at Fast Retailing, helping Uniqlo expand in the early US market and later leading its expansion in Canada.
Dinesh Tandon succeeded Theory co-founder Andrew Rosen as chief executive officer in 2019. He first joined Theory in 2013 as chief executive officer of Greater China and Southeast Asia, based in Hong Kong, where he led rapid business growth; in 2017 he was promoted to chief operating officer and relocated to the global headquarters in New York.
Poltrona Frau
Italian home design group Poltrona Frau has appointed Giovanni Baldi as chief executive officer.
In his new role, Giovanni Baldi succeeds Nicola Coropulis, who has been with the company for 18 years, including 10 as chief executive officer. Coropulis will step down from his executive role but will continue to work with the group as a strategic advisor to ensure continuity during the transition.
Giovanni Baldi has more than 25 years of experience in international management positions in the luxury industry, including most recently as president of Dolce&Gabbana for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), responsible for retail and wholesale operations in the region. Previously, he worked at Gucci for more than 20 years, holding positions of increasing responsibility in finance, regional management and global business development.
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| Editor: LuxeCO
