Brands

Kering

Luxury group Kering announced the appointment of Stefano Cantino as chief executive officer of Gucci, reporting to Francesca Bellettini, deputy CEO of Kering, in charge of brand development. Cantino, who joined Gucci in May as deputy CEO and will have a seat on Kering’s executive committee, will succeed Jean-Fran?ois Palus as of Jan. 1, 2025. Palus was appointed CEO of Gucci last July with the main goal of setting up the foundations of Gucci’s next chapter and hiring key talents, including his successor. Before joining Gucci, Cantino had a five-year career at Louis Vuitton, overseeing communications and image.

Coal Headwear

Coal Headwear, a brand at the intersection of outdoor performance and urban style, announced the appointment of Mike LeBlanc as sales and marketing manager. In this role, LeBlanc will focus on modernizing the brand’s marketing approach, expanding sales channels and elevating Coal’s presence in the global headwear market. His experience co-founding Holden Outerwear, known for blending fashion with function and eco-forward initiatives, positions him well to drive Coal’s strategic vision.

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Technology

NuOrder

B2B e-commerce platform NuOrder announced the appointment of Chris Akrimi to the role of head of revenue for Lightspeed B2B / NuOrder. Akrimi most recently held the CEO role at The Layer, a technology company transforming commerce data through artificial intelligence (AI). Previously, he was the global chief revenue officer at Joor. Akrimi has also held executive leadership positions at Ralph Lauren, Eastpak and Scotch & Soda.

THG Ingenuity

Proprietary e-commerce platform THG Ingenuity has appointed Scott Davis as senior vice president of sales and Alexandra “Alex” Felton as vice president of partnerships and Alliances. Davis brings decades of experience in e-commerce technology sales and leadership to THG Ingenuity, previously holding the position of vice president of sales at Digital River. In this new role, he will be responsible for forming new strategic relationships with U.S. clients, leading team growth and helping inform the continual investment in THG Ingenuity to accelerate U.S. expansion. As vice president of partnerships and alliances, Felton will draw on her experience scaling partnerships for high-growth e-commerce companies. Building on her recent role at Shopware, she will focus on establishing a mix of U.S. partnerships, from system integrators to marketing technology providers.