{"id":133,"date":"2021-10-22T16:15:00","date_gmt":"2021-10-22T16:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceoww.com\/?p=133"},"modified":"2023-11-20T05:44:41","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T05:44:41","slug":"jonathan-akeroyd-burberry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceoww.com\/jonathan-akeroyd-burberry","title":{"rendered":"Burberry’s next chapter \u2014 Jonathan Akeroyd brings vision, experience to the table"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Burberry, the iconic British luxury<\/a> fashion brand, has recently made a major appointment with the hiring of Jonathan Akeroyd as its new CEO. Akeroyd, a seasoned fashion executive with a wealth of experience, will bring a fresh perspective and new ideas to the company. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This news follows the announcement that Burberry\u2019s outgoing CEO, Marco Gobbetti, will be leaving the brand to take the top job at luxury Italian group Salvatore Ferragamo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Akeroyd, who has been the head of Versace since 2016, is widely credited for overseeing the $2.1 billion sale of the business to Michael Kors. Prior to his role at Versace, Akeroyd spent 12 years at Alexander McQueen, leading the brand through the aftermath of the death of its founder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

His deep understanding of the fashion industry, combined with his experience in building global luxury brands and driving profitable growth, makes him the ideal candidate to lead Burberry into its next phase of growth and evolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to his experience in the fashion industry, Akeroyd has a strong connection to London, where he first built his career. He held a number of senior fashion roles at Harrods, one of London\u2019s luxury department stores, and is excited to return to the city to take on his new role. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI have long admired Burberry\u2019s position as the most iconic British luxury brand and I have a deep affection for its storied heritage,\u201d said Akeroyd. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI am looking forward to returning to London with ambitious plans for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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