Date Posted: Tuesday 14th December 2021
French luxury group CHANEL has appointed Unilever Executive Leena Nair as its new global chief executive, based in London.
Alain Wertheimer, who co-owns the brand with his brother Gerard has held the position of CEO since 2016. Alain will now move to the role of Global Executive Chairman.
CHANEL has said that Leena will join the group in January adding that the new appointments would ensure its "long-term success as a private company."