Burberry today announces new leadership roles for its senior team. The moves are part of the ongoing business review that is targeting future growth opportunities in retail, product and digital enabled by changes to ways of working. Christopher Bailey will take on the new role of President and Chief Creative Officer overseeing all elements of brand and design working in partnership with the new Chief Executive Officer on company strategy and culture. Marco Gobbetti has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and will be responsible for all commercial, operational and financial elements of the business. He will join the Board upon arrival from a date in 2017 as soon as he is contractually able to do so. Christopher will transition to his new role at that time and will remain on the Board. Christopher and Marco will report directly to the Chairman.

Marco Gobbetti is currently Chairman and CEO of French luxury brand, Ce´line. With more than 20 years experience in the luxury industry he has a proven track record for growing and developing brands including Givenchy, Moschino and Bottega Veneta. Most recently, at Ce´line, his retail and customer focused strategies have delivered exceptional growth for the brand over the last 8 years.

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