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Daniel Grieder

CEO

Hugo Boss

Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

He is responsible for Company Strategy, Global Marketing, Creative Direction, Global Product Development, Licenses Management, HR as well as Corporate Communications. 

Daniel Grieder was born in Washington, D.C., USA, in 1961. While studying at the University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration in Zurich (HWZ Hochschule für Wirtschaft) he founded Max Trade Service AG in 1985 (later renamed Madison Clothing Ltd.), which, in addition to manufacturing and selling leatherwear to leading department stores throughout Switzerland, also distributed internationally renowned brands such as Pepe Jeans, Tommy Hilfiger, Stone Island and C.P. Company in Switzerland, Austria and Eastern Europe.

With the launch of the American brand Tommy Hilfiger in the European market in 1997, Grieder was largely responsible for the successful establishment of Tommy Hilfiger there over the following years. In 2004, Daniel Grieder was named Vice President of Commercial Operations at Tommy Hilfiger Europe, and two years later as Chief Operating Officer and President Tommy Hilfiger Europe. This was followed by his appointment as Chief Executive Officer Tommy Hilfiger Europe in 2008. After the integration of the Tommy Hilfiger brand into the Phillips-Van Heusen (PVH) Corporation in 2010, Grieder became Chief Executive Officer and President of Tommy Hilfiger Global and PVH Europe in 2014.

In June 2021, Daniel Grieder joined the HUGO BOSS AG Managing Board as Chief Executive Officer.

Grieder is married, has two sons and lives in Switzerland.

Philippe Zuber

CEO

Kerzner International

Vera Wang

Founder & Creative Director

Vera Wang

Julia Goddard

CEO

Harvey Nichols

Kristina Blahnik

CEO

Manolo Blahnik

For over a decade, Kristina Blahnik has led Manolo Blahnik with a rare balance of creative vision and strategic acumen, ensuring the brand’s enduring global success while preserving its artisanal heritage. As CEO, she champions the principle “to optimise, not maximise,” guiding the company toward responsible, long-term growth. Under her leadership, Manolo Blahnik has expanded from two to twenty boutiques worldwide, with major growth in the Middle East, Asia, and North America. In 2024, she oversaw the brand’s launch in mainland China with a flagship in Shanghai and a new Wholly Foreign Owned Enterprise, alongside a Hong Kong joint venture that opened three additional stores...marking a defining moment in the brand’s expansion across Asia.

A trained architect, Kristina brings a refined design sensibility to her leadership. She first contributed to the brand’s creative journey through the 2003 Design Museum exhibition and continues to collaborate closely with her uncle, Manolo Blahnik, on every collection. Her proudest initiative, the Manolo Blahnik Archives launched in 2021, celebrates the brand’s 50-year legacy through an award-winning digital storytelling platform with over one million visitors.

Kristina has also driven acclaimed collaborations, including partnerships with Rihanna, Vetements, and Birkenstock, which expanded the brand’s cultural relevance and audience. A strong advocate for social responsibility, she founded the Manolo Blahnik Foundation in 2022 to champion mental health, animal welfare, and creative education. Under her guidance, the company earned Great Place to Work certification and grew to over 250 employees, all while preserving its core values of creativity, craftsmanship, and family.

Michael Chalhoub

CEO

Chalhoub Group

Michael Chalhoub is the Chief Executive Officer of Chalhoub Group, the leading luxury partner across the Middle East. Under his leadership, the 

Group is committed to delivering Vision 2033 through innovation, growth, and global expansion. 

Since joining Chalhoub Group, Michael has transformed the Group’s strategy, driving diversification into new categories, expanding into untapped regions, and revitalizing the investment portfolio. He has also strengthened joint venture partnerships, creating a solid foundation for sustained growth. 

Michael’s vision focuses on balancing growth with operational excellence. He is dedicated to expanding the Group's proprietary brands internationally while enhancing its portfolio through strategic acquisitions. 

Strengthening existing partnerships remains central to his strategy, solidifying Chalhoub Group’s position as a regional leader with a global presence. 

An entrepreneur at heart, Michael has launched several startups, including Sport360, a leading media group in the GCC that grew to a 75-person organization generating over $10M in annual revenues within just four years. He also supported multiple ventures through the Harvard Innovation Lab. 

Before becoming CEO, Michael served as President of Joint Ventures and Strategy, Growth, Innovation, and Investment at Chalhoub Group with prior roles at L’Oréal USA, Michael Kors, and in consulting. 

Michael is a Harvard Business School MBA Baker Scholar and holds master's degrees in Finance and International Affairs from Paris Dauphine University.

Antony Lindsay

CEO

Fabergé

A knowledgeable and passionate leader, Antony Lindsay is a results-driven and commercially astute executive with 25 years’ experience shaping the trajectory of world-renowned, hard luxury brands. As CEO of Fabergé, Antony has steered Fabergé through transformative development, reviving the company’s global presence and reaffirming its reputation and status as one of the most iconic names in luxury. Leveraging his expertise in P&L management, stakeholder relations, and international operations, his visionary leadership has been instrumental in expanding the brand’s international footprint. His visionary leadership continues to drive sustainable growth, blending tradition with forward-thinking strategies. In 2020, his leadership expanded further when he was promoted to the Board of Directors of Gemfields UK Ltd (Fabergé’s parent company), complementing his continued contributions to Fabergé's success. Before joining Fabergé, Antony held key positions at iconic luxury brands, including Graff Diamonds and David Morris International, where he honed his expertise. Antony is a certified gemmologist from two of the world’s leading gemmological institutions; a Freeman of the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths and former President of the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) London Alumni Chapter (2002–2005).

Emily Essner

President & Chief Commercial Officer

Saks Global

Michael Ward

Managing Director

Harrods

Michael began his career in chartered accountancy with Ernst and Young in 1980, before taking his first Group Finance Director position at Bassett Foods PLC in 1986 gaining an MBA during this time. In 1989, he was appointed Group Finance Director of H.P. Bulmer Holdings PLC, before moving into the retail space in 1994 as Managing Director of Lloyds Chemists PLC. As Managing Director of Harrods, he has overseen programmes of huge growth and expansion both in the UK and globally within the brand, as well as the transition to new ownership by the Qatar Investment Authority in 2010.

Sunday Riley

Founder & CEO

Sunday Riley

Julie Bourgeois

Global President

ANINE BING

Ken Feyder

Chief Information Officer, Americas Region

Hermes

Alexis Mourot

CEO

Christian Louboutin

Alex is a seasoned leader with almost two decades of extensive branding, marketing, and commercial experience. He commenced his career at Procter & Gamble with various assignments across different geographies, including the Prestige Division, where he elevated the Hugo Boss fragrance line. Subsequently, he held senior executive positions steering transformative marketing and communication initiatives to redefine and reposition beauty and luxury goods brands at companies like Coty, Braun, and Swarovski. Most recently, Alex served as Global Chief Marketing Officer for Accor, based in Paris, where he pioneered brand equity and rejuvenation across Accor’s portfolio of hospitality brands. Alex is a German national with extensive experience living in both Europe and Asia and is based at the Group’s Head Office in Hong Kong.

Miral Youssef

President

Middle East & Africa, Kering

Alex Schellenberger

Chief Brand and Marketing Officer

Mandarin Oriental