McQueen Names A New CEO

Alexander McQueen has announced the appointment of Emmanuel Gintzburger as CEO. The executive succeeds Jonathan Akeroyd, who has helmed the company for 12 years, and is leaving to "pursue other interests outside of the group". Gintzburger arrives at the post from fellow Kering label Yves Saint Laurent, where he was worldwide retail and wholesale director, and will assume his new role next week.

Outgoing CEO Akeroyd - who has overseen McQueen's development as an international brand over the past decade - was appointed shortly after the company was acquired by Kering, then the Gucci Group, in 2000. He steered the house following the suicide of its founder, Lee McQueen, in 2010 - and has built a close relationship with creative director Sarah Burton since.

"Kering is grateful to Jonathan Akeroyd for his contribution during the 12 years he served as CEO of Alexander McQueen," the company said in a statement today. "In close collaboration with the creative and leadership team, he successfully oversaw the growth and the international expansion of the brand, making it one of the most recognised British luxury fashion brand in the world.