Shuffle Board: Levi’s Names CCO, Nordstrom Rack Vet Heads Merchandising
Retail
Nordstrom Rack
Nordstrom announced that Lori Marten has been appointed executive vice president and general merchandising manager of Nordstrom Rack. In this role, Marten will lead the Rack’s merchandising team and drive the merchandise strategy. As a leader with over 25 years of retail experience, Marten has served in merchandising roles across various areas of Nordstrom’s business, including accessories, home, specialized and men’s. Most recently, she was senior vice president and divisional manager of the company’s men’s and women’s specialized, active and performance outerwear categories.
Boohoo
Siobhan Forey, chief people officer of Boohoo Group, has reportedly stepped down after three years. Boohoo declined to confirm or deny the news. Forey joined the group in March 2021 after spending 20-plus years in senior HR roles at Arcadia Group.
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Brands
Levi Strauss
Denim purveyor Levi Strauss announced it has appointed Gianluca Flore as executive vice president and chief commercial officer, effective July 29. Reporting to Michelle Gass, president and chief executive officer, Flore will join the company’s executive leadership team and will be responsible for the commercial operations of the Levi’s brand across all global channels, including stores, e-commerce and wholesale.
Flore brings more than 20 years of international commercial experience in the luxury apparel and lifestyle sector. He joins LS&Co. from Burberry, where he was appointed chief commercial officer in 2021, overseeing five regions and a network of more than 400 stores.
Casablanca
French luxury house Casablanca has announced that Txampi Diz will become the company’s first in-house chief marketing officer. As the vice president and partner overseeing KCD’s Paris offices, Diz spent 15 years working closely with the designers and houses that the global fashion public relations company represents. In 2017, Diz became Balmain’s first chief marketing officer.
Textiles
Lenzing
The supervisory board of Lenzing AG appointed Dr. Walter Bickel as a member of the managing board and chief transformation officer of Lenzing, with effect from April 15 until Dec. 31, 2025. Bickel will strengthen the Lenzing managing board and will be responsible for the further development and implementation of the performance program. The appointment of a separate member of the managing board for the performance program underlines its importance for the economic recovery of Lenzing and will make a significant contribution to achieving the goals.
Carbitex
Flexible carbon fiber composites company Carbitex announced the appointment of Filippo Sartor as vice president of global sales and Sam Gardner as vice president of engineering and operations.
With over 20 years in the footwear industry, Sartor brings high-level sales expertise in performance footwear and material innovation. Based in Renton, Washington, Gardner will manage product development and manufacturing at Carbitex.
Ecovative
Mycelium-based materials company Ecovative announced that Dr. Cornelia Wittke has joined the company as president of the Forager division, which produces materials for the fashion, footwear and apparel industry. Dr. Wittke has been an integral advisor to Ecovative, lending her strategic insights to the company’s commercial operations for several years. With a background that includes leading Tweezerman International to notable sales growth through innovation and international expansion, Dr. Wittke has demonstrated her prowess in steering companies toward success.
