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Nicolas Hieronimus

Nicolas Hieronimus

Nicolas Hieronimus (born January 3, 1964, in Paris) is the Chief Executive Officer of L’Oréal Group, the world’s largest beauty company. Taking the helm on May 1, 2021, he became only the sixth CEO in the company’s 100-year history, succeeding…

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Fabrizio Freda

Fabrizio Freda

Fabrizio Freda is one of the most influential figures in modern beauty, serving as President and CEO of The Estée Lauder Companies from July 2009 until his announced retirement at the end of fiscal 2025. Not only did he become…

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John Lyttle

John Lyttle

John Lyttle became CEO of Boohoo Group in March 2019 till announcing his departure in October 2024, steering the online fashion retailer through unprecedented expansion, digital innovation, and portfolio diversification. Known for his operational expertise and transformative leadership at top…

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Tadashi Yanai

Tadashi Yanai

Tadashi Yanai, born on 7 February 1949 in Ube, Yamaguchi, Japan, is the founder, Chairman, President, and CEO of Fast Retailing Co., the parent company of the globally renowned Uniqlo brand. He has built Fast Retailing into Asia’s largest apparel…

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Régis Schultz

Régis Schultz

Régis Schultz is the current CEO of JD Sports, a leading UK-based sports fashion retailer. Appointed in September 2022 following an international search, Schultz is celebrated for his transformational leadership, deep international retail experience, and for driving bold expansion strategies…

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Simon Wolfson

Simon Wolfson

Simon Adam Wolfson, Baron Wolfson of Aspley Guise (born 27 October 1967) is the long-serving CEO of Next plc, one of the UK’s top clothing and home retailers. Appointed as CEO in August 2001 at age 33—making him the youngest…

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Stuart Machin   

Stuart Machin

Stuart Machin is a dynamic force in British retail whose transformative leadership has helped redefine the legacy and future of Marks & Spencer. Stuart Machin has emerged as one of Britain’s most accomplished retail leaders, serving as Chief Executive Officer…

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Calvin McDonald

Calvin McDonald

Calvin McDonald is recognized as one of the most accomplished leaders in modern retail, currently serving as the CEO of Lululemon Athletica. With a proven track record spanning top roles at major brands in North America, McDonald has steered Lululemon…

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Axel Dumas

Axel Dumas

Axel Dumas is the current CEO and Executive Chairman of Hermès International, renowned for steering the French luxury house into an era of sustained growth, international expansion, and digital transformation. As a sixth-generation member of the Hermès-Dumas family, he represents…

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Steve Bratspies

Steve Bratspies

Steve Bratspies (born 1967) is an accomplished business executive who served as Chief Executive Officer of HanesBrands from January 2020 until his planned departure at the end of 2025, or when a successor is named. During his tenure, Bratspies led…

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Horacio Barbeito

Horacio Barbeito

An influential force in global retail, Horacio Barbeito has steered leading brands through periods of transformation and growth, culminating in his current role at the helm of Old Navy. Horacio “Haio” Barbeito stands as one of the most accomplished retail…

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