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Jul 26, 2013
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Kering names CEO at Christopher Kane

Published
Jul 26, 2013

Kering has appointed its first executive at Christopher Kane since acquiring the brand in January this year. Alexandre de Brettes will head the company as chief executive officer, effective September 1 2013.

Previously director of financial communications and market intelligence at Kering, Alexandre de Brettes joined the Group in 2002 as deputy director of financial communications.

Christopher Kane, creative director, and Tammy Kane, deputy creative director of the brand, commented: "We are delighted that Alexandre is joining our company. Alexandre’s appointment puts the running of our business in very good hands and gives us a strong ally in the building of our company. Together, we will focus on organic global growth and protecting and nurturing the creative DNA of our business."

“I am thrilled to join Christopher Kane. With Christopher, Tammy and the whole team, my role will be to bolster the growth of this extraordinary fashion house around the world, protecting its creative heart and capitalizing on its unique identity,” said Alexandre de Brettes.

The first Christopher Kane store could be set to open in London in 2014.


Lauren Walker

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