Vestiaire Collective CEO Max Bittner Talks About a Potential IPO [INTERVIEW]

Vestiaire Collective CEO Max Bittner Talks About a Potential IPO [INTERVIEW]

Max Bittner, the global chief executive officer of the Paris-based Vestiaire Collective luxury resale website, sees taking the company public in the not-too-distant future. But first things first. “I will not do an IPO before the company turns profitable,” Bittner told WWD, revealing publicly a particular precondition for listing shares. “Obviously, an IPO is much … Read more

North Sails Apparel’s New CEO Victor Duran Outlines Bullish Strategy

North Sails Apparel’s New CEO Victor Duran Outlines Bullish Strategy

MILAN — In his first interview as North Sails Apparel’s new chief executive officer, Victor Duran outlined a clear and concise strategy aimed at accelerating the brand linked to the leading sail-making specialist. Duran, who succeeded Marisa Selfa in the role in February, aims to double or even triple revenues in the next five to seven … Read more

Luxury Scion Frédéric Arnault Named CEO of LVMH Watches – WWD

Luxury Scion Frédéric Arnault Named CEO of LVMH Watches – WWD

PARIS — LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton is doubling down on watchmaking with the appointment of Frédéric Arnault as chief executive officer of LVMH Watches, a newly created role that puts him in charge of the Hublot, Tag Heuer and Zenith brands. Unveiled Friday by the French luxury group as part of a management reshuffle … Read more