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St. John Knits Shakes Up Leadership

Following chief executive Andy Lew’s promotion to executive president of parent company Lanvin Group, St. John Knits has named new chief commercial, merchandising and operating officers.
St. John has new female leadership.
St. John has new female leadership. (Courtesy)
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Following St. John Knits chief executive Andy Lew’s appointment as executive president of parent company Lanvin Group in January, the brand added to its leadership team.

Mandy West, currently senior vice president of retail, wholesale and buying has been named chief commercial officer. Lauren Parrish — founder of LA-based clothing brand Brochu Walker, and former president of Rachel Zoe — will join as chief merchandising officer.

West and Parrish will work alongside chief financial officer Andrew Wong, who will also take on the role of chief operating officer.

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Joan Kennedy is Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. She is based in New York and covers beauty and marketing.

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