Carolina Herrera Names Francois Kress CEO

NEW YORK — Carolina Herrera Ltd. has named Francois Kress chief executive officer. Kress, who was most recently global president of Stuart Weitzman LLC, joins the Herrera team following consecutive years of profitability at the fashion brand, stemming from such initiatives as enhanced digital branding, expanded product offerings, increased international distribution, bolstered retail partnerships and infrastructure investment. Upcoming is a creative collaboration with Mario Testino, a longtime friend of Herrera’s. Nearing her 34th anniversary, the designer has recruited Testino for a branding project that aims to define a cohesive visual expression for both Carolina Herrera New York and CH Carolina Herrera across all product categories, from fashion to accessories and fragrance. There will be a global launch in September. Other areas of strategic investment, including retail and digital projects, are also in development. Kress assumes some of the responsibilities previously handled by Caroline Brown, who resigned as president in September to become ceo of Donna Karan International, part of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. Kress, who officially starts today, is based in the New York office and reports to Jose Manuel Albesa, chief brand officer for Barcelona-based parent company Puig. With more than 20 years of experience, Kress was previously president and chief operating officer

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