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Founder returns to helm of Anya Hindmarch

03/05/2019
The eponymous founder of UK-based high-end accessories brand Anya Hindmarch, which earlier this year underwent a change of ownership, has returned to the brand as managing director.

She founded the company in 1987 and stepped down as chief executive in 2011. Since then, she has served as creative director. She replaces Antoine Bejui, who left his position of chief executive last month.

Ms Hindmarch said her focus would be on “turning around the business” in order to make it “future proof” after a difficult few years. She added that it has time for the business to be “brave and decisive”. 

Qatari investment fund Mayhoola, which first took a stake in the brand in 2012, recently sold its majority stake, believed to be more than 75%, to the Marandi family. 

Iranian-born businessman Javad Marandi and his wife Narmina already have stakes in fashion label Emilia Wickstead, wedding dress specialist Wed2be and hotel chain Soho House.

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Qatari investment fund completes sale of Anya Hindmarch 01/04/2019
Qataris to sell stake in Anya Hindmarch 04/03/2019
New investment should allow Anya Hindmarch to make the most of Japan opportunity 22/07/2014
Hindmarch decries “disconnect” with how products are made 05/07/2013
Qatari royal family named as Anya Hindmarch investors 20/08/2012
Hindmarch honoured 06/01/2009

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