Kering announced new chief executive for Christopher Kane brand

19/10/2016
Luxury group Kering has announced Nikolas Talonpoika as the new chief executive officer of the Christopher Kane brand. He took over on October 12. He will report to group managing director, Jean-François Palus.
 
Originally from London, Mr Talonpoika was previously strategic marketing and media director of Kering; he has been with the group for eight years. His new mission will be to accelerate the international brand of Scottish designer Christopher Kane, “further strengthening its distinctive identity”, Kering said.
 
Previous chief executive, Sarah Crook, has left the group.