Chloé Welcomes Laurent Malecaze to Serve as President and CEO

After recently appointing a new creative director to succeed Gabriela Hearst, Chloé is now welcoming a new President and CEO to replace Riccardo Bellini, who is departing after a four-year tenure.

Laurent Malecaze, the CEO of Dunhill, a fellow luxury brand under Richemont, will join Chloé this month. His prior roles include leading AZ Factory, founded by the late designer Alber Elbaz (also owned by Richemont), and serving as CEO of the multi-brand retailer The Webster in the United States.

Richemont announced this leadership transition on Wednesday, expressing gratitude for Bellini’s contributions in reestablishing Chloé’s identity and positioning it for future growth. Bellini, who took the reins in December 2019 after his stint as CEO at Maison Margiela, steered Chloé through the challenges of the pandemic, implemented strategies to elevate the brand, and notably appointed Hearst as the creative director in 2021.

Under Hearst’s leadership, sustainability initiatives gained traction at Chloé, achieving B Corp status, introducing social impact measurement tools, and launching a resale program for enhanced transparency. However, Hearst stepped down in July 2023, and Bellini named Chemena Kamali as her successor in October. Kamali, previously with Saint Laurent, is set to unveil her first collection for Chloé during Paris Fashion Week in February.

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