Comings and Goings
James Murdoch Quits Post at News International
He will continue as deputy chief operating officer of News Corp. in New York, where he had recently relocated following the phone hacking scandal in the U.K.
- February 29, 2012
Stefano Pilati Out at YSL, Is Hedi Slimane in Wings?
The fashion house will announce the departure of its creative director today, WWD has learned.
- February 27, 2012
Roger Markfield’s Tenure at American Eagle Extended
The teen retailer has given its vice chairman and executive creative director, a new employment contract extending two years, to Feb. 1, 2014.
- February 24, 2012
Jil Sander Confirms Return of Founder
German designer takes over from Raf Simons as creative director.
- February 24, 2012
American Apparel Adds Director
Alberto Chehebar’s appointment expected to satisfy remaining NYSE Amex requirement.
- February 23, 2012
Sergio Rossi Taps Director Luca Guadagnino
The “I Am Love” director has created a short film that will be screened during the brand’s fall presentation in Milan.
- February 23, 2012
Jil Sander to Return as Raf Simons Exits
Sources said the fashion house is expected to announce today that its founder will return as its creative director.
- February 23, 2012
Levi’s Promotes Anne Rohosy, Aaron Boey
Heads of Dockers and Denizen brands take new multibrand roles.
- February 22, 2012
Joel Waller Adds CEO Duties at Christopher & Banks
The company has formed a committee of its board to search for a permanent chief executive officer following Larry Barenbaum’s resignation.
- February 21, 2012
PPR Adds to Executive Committee
Luxury group will expand its committee to include several chiefs from its biggest brands, WWD has learned.
- February 16, 2012
Ari Hoffman Named President and CEO of Benetton's U.S. Operations
He succeeds Carlo Tunioli, who will now become senior vice president of communications for North America.
- February 15, 2012
Girard-Perregaux Names New U.S. President
Michael Margolis, previously sales director at Hublot, will join the company effective March 1.
- February 15, 2012
