Italian luxury fashion house Gianni Versace has appointed Jonathan Akeroyd, who served as CEO of Alexander McQueen from 2004 till May 2016, as its new Chief Executive Officer. He succeeds Gian Giacomo Ferraris, who joined Versace in 2009.
“We are delighted to welcome Jonathan Akeroyd as our new CEO. Jonathan brings a proven track record in building global brands, steering growth and driving strategic development. His industry expertise and vision will be key to advancing the next phase of Versace’s development,” said Donatella Versace, Vice President & Artistic Director.
At Alexander McQueen, Jonathan was responsible for the growth and international expansion of the brand, working with the creative and leadership teams during one of the label’s most robust periods.
Thrilled about his new role, Jonathan averred, “It is an honour to be joining such a dynamic and innovative organization. Versace is an iconic lifestyle brand recognized globally as a premier name in luxury. I look forward to implementing a long-term business strategy that supports the visionary and creative direction of Donatella Versace and her team. This is an exciting opportunity to take Versace to even greater success.”
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Versace designs, manufactures, distributes and retails fashion and lifestyle products including haute couture, women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, accessories, etc. The brand’s products are available globally through a network of over 180 Versace retail stores.
