Stella McCartney Appoints Tom Mendenhall as New CEO

The Stella McCartney fashion house has officially announced Tom Mendenhall as its new Chief Executive Officer. Mendenhall succeeds Amandine Ohayon, who is stepping down after leading the brand for nearly two years. This pivotal CEO appointment comes during a significant downturn across the global luxury goods market.

Tom Mendenhall Brings Extensive Luxury Fashion Experience

As the new Stella McCartney CEO, Tom Mendenhall brings decades of executive expertise from the luxury fashion sector. His distinguished background includes high-level roles at iconic brands including Ralph Lauren, Tom Ford, and Gucci. Prior to this appointment, Mendenhall co-founded the menswear retailer Jamestown Hudson, a role he will continue to manage concurrently with his new position.

Leadership Change Follows LVMH Stake Buyback

This leadership shift at Stella McCartney follows the brand’s recent buyback of the minority stake held by LVMH, a strategic move that returned the company to full independence. In an official statement, designer Stella McCartney expressed she was “delighted” to welcome Tom Mendenhall as CEO. She emphasized that his profound luxury industry expertise will be crucial for driving the brand’s growth while rigorously maintaining its foundational commitment to ethical and sustainable fashion values.

Outgoing CEO Amandine Ohayon, who steered the company through its strategic separation from LVMH, will remain in an advisory capacity to ensure a smooth transition.

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