Tom Ford, now owned by Estée Lauder Companies, has announced the appointments of Guillaume Jesel to President and CEO, Tom Ford, and Peter Hawkings to Creative Director, Tom Ford, effective at the closing of the acquisition. Ermenegildo Zegna Group has appointed a CEO of Tom Ford Fashion who is expected to be announced in July and assume the role in the third quarter of calendar 2023. These leaders will work together to ensure a consistent and cohesive image across all products, brand communication and retail.

Estée Lauder Companies has acquired the Tom Ford brand in a transformational deal that establishes the company as the sole owner of the Tom Ford brand and all its intellectual property. The stewardship of the brand by Estée Lauder Companies and the new leaders, and through its licenses with the Zegna Group for fashion and accessories, and Marcolin Group for eyewear, provides continuity and allows for the further evolution of the Tom Ford brand as one of the preeminent global luxury brands of the twenty-first century. The Zegna Group acquired Tom Ford fashion business operations necessary to perform its obligations as a licensee of ELC. Tom Ford and Domenico De Sole will continue to serve as brand advisors through the end of calendar 2023.