Amandine Ohayon
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French luxury powerhouse LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has kicked off 2026 with a major leadership shift at one of its most iconic maisons.
As part of a broader strategic reshuffle across its fashion brands, Amandine Ohayon has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Givenchy, effective January 9, 2026, succeeding Alessandro Valenti.
Ohayon, best known for her recent tenure as CEO of Stella McCartney, steps into the role amid a period of renewed focus on creative and commercial alignment at Givenchy. She will report directly to Pietro Beccari, who now serves as Chair and CEO of the LVMH Fashion Group in addition to leading Louis Vuitton.
Givenchy, a historic French luxury maison, has been navigating a period of transition.
The appointment of Ohayon reflects a clear strategic choice by LVMH: to bring in a leader with strong retail strategy capabilities, inclusive leadership, and experience working closely with creative talent, all qualities Beccari highlighted when announcing the change.
Beccari praised Ohayon’s ability to collaborate with designers and teams, noting she is well positioned to “accelerate the next chapter of growth” for the house. This aligns closely with Givenchy’s broader long-term goals: deepening global relevance while maintaining its couture heritage.
The house’s creative direction is currently led by Sarah Burton, whose third collection for Givenchy is scheduled to debut at Paris Fashion Week in March, an important moment that will coincide with Ohayon’s entrance as CEO.
Ohayon’s appointment is part of a ripple of leadership changes across the LVMH fashion portfolio, which also includes Celine, Loewe, Fendi, Kenzo, Pucci, Patou, and Marc Jacobs.
These moves come amid a year of broader reshaping within the group, including Beccari’s expanded role overseeing the Fashion Group after the departure of long-time executive Sidney Toledano.
Meanwhile, Alessandro Valenti, who has led Givenchy since 2024, will transition to a new role at another LVMH pillar: Christian Dior Couture.
Starting January 12, 2026, Valenti will serve as Deputy Managing Director for Commercial Activities, reporting to Dior’s leadership and becoming part of its executive committee.
For Givenchy, Ohayon’s arrival represents both continuity and change.
Her commercial experience, especially in brand building and retail, may help strengthen the maison’s competitive positioning as luxury consumption patterns evolve.
At a time when brands are balancing heritage prestige with modern market dynamics, leadership that bridges creative innovation and commercial strategy is increasingly prized.
More broadly, LVMH’s reshuffle underscores the broader industry trend of dynamic executive realignment, a response to shifting consumer landscapes, global economic signals, and the need for agile leadership across fashion powerhouses.
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