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Leadership Move Report

Report by Ru Jupp

Leadership People Moves Report: Summer 26

Leadership People Moves Report: Summer 26

We’re delighted to see so many interesting leaders moving to progressive positions over the last few months of Spring / Summer 2026. Here is an overview of just some of those leadership moves that caught our eye.

For leaders considering making key external hires, it gives confidence that businesses are continuing to invest in world class talent, typically bringing both perspective and track-record in growing or transforming businesses and brands. 

If we can help you with key leadership hires, or you want to understand how Princedale differs in its proposition as a specialist leadership headhunter, get in touch.

Name

Formerly

New Appointment

Natasha Jeffers

x Amazon

Joins ASOS as MD Global Trading

Roberto Eggs

X Moncler

Promoted to CEO at Zimmermann

Boris Barboni

x Pomellato

Joins Vacheron Constantin as CMO

Chris Aubrey

x JLRover

Joins Jumeirah as COO

Ipek Ozsuer

X DSM

Joins Chanel as Chief Digital Officer

Antonio Achille

x Chalhoub Group

Joins Valentino as Chief Operating, Digital & Transformation Officer

Celine Assimon

x De Beers

Joins Kerzner International as CCO

Alessio Vanetti

X Gucci

Joins La Perla as CEO

Alexandra Hockens

x Estée Lauder Companies

Joins Auberge Collection as SVP, Digital & Marketing

Alice Delahunt

x SYKY

Joins On Running as Chief Customer Officer

Kathleen Van Nest Pierce

x Dyson (Beauty)

Joins J.Crew as President

Marcello Mastrogiacomo

x Gucci

Joins Kiko Milano as EVP of Brand, Comms & Media

Pierre Houlès

x Renault Group

Joins Kering as Chief Digital, AI & IT Officer

Daniele Zito

x Gucci

Joins Kering as Chief Commercial Officer

Carlo Mocci

x Deliveroo

Joins Kering as Chief Client Officer

Tancredi Vitale

X Nike

Joins Gucci Racing as VP

Zia Zareem-Slade

x Annoushka

Joins Paul Smith as Managing Director

Josefien Olij

x Philips

Joins Pandora as Vice President of Marketing

Jessica Svensson

x Accor

Joins Lore Group as Group Director Commercial Stategy

Christophe Ramel

x Vacheron Constantin

Joins David Morris as International Commercial Director

Simon Leibling

x Merlin Entertainment

Joins Lore Group as Director of Transformation & Technology

Madeline Boyd

X Together Group

Joins Estee Lauder as SVP Global Brand Comms

If we can help you with key C Suite or SVP leadership appointments, or related advice, just get in touch by sending a note to letsspeak@princedale.co

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