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Power Moves | Chanel’s New CEO, Ferragamo’s Executive Exit

Chanel has appointed Unilever human resources chief Leena Nair to the top spot, and executive vice president Michele Norsa will exit Ferragamo.
French luxury group Chanel named Leena Nair as its new global chief executive.
French luxury group Chanel named Leena Nair as its new global chief executive. (Chanel)

Chanel names fashion outsider chief executive

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