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Christopher Bailey

Former President & Chief Creative Officer, Burberry

With Angela Ahrendts, he transformed a staid British label into a coveted luxury megabrand with a focus on digital innovation.

Christopher Bailey
News & Analysis

Burberry Dodges Shareholder Defeat in Vote on Executive Pay

Burberry fended off a shareholder revolt over executive pay at Marco Gobbetti’s first annual meeting as CEO, overcoming objections from some investors and advisory groups.

News & Analysis

Burberry Dodges Shareholder Defeat in Vote on Executive Pay

Burberry fended off a shareholder revolt over executive pay at Marco Gobbetti’s first annual meeting as CEO, overcoming objections from some investors and advisory groups.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Burberry's New Fashion Directive: Get On Trend With Pay

The company may face a backlash from shareholders at its annual general meeting on Thursday over awards to chief creative director Christopher Bailey, and new finance director Julie Brown.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Burberry's New Fashion Directive: Get On Trend With Pay

The company may face a backlash from shareholders at its annual general meeting on Thursday over awards to chief creative director Christopher Bailey, and new finance director Julie Brown.


Financial Markets

Burberry Sales Beat Estimates as CEO Gobbetti Takes Over

Strong first-quarter results give Gobbetti a boost as he seeks to benefit from a luxury goods rebound in China while overhauling the company’s US business.

Financial Markets

Burberry Sales Beat Estimates as CEO Gobbetti Takes Over

Strong first-quarter results give Gobbetti a boost as he seeks to benefit from a luxury goods rebound in China while overhauling the company’s US business.


Luxury

Burberry Faces New Pressure Over Executive Pay

Shareholder Royal London Asset Management said it would heed calls from investor advisory groups to vote against the company’s remuneration report.

Luxury

Burberry Faces New Pressure Over Executive Pay

Shareholder Royal London Asset Management said it would heed calls from investor advisory groups to vote against the company’s remuneration report.


News & Analysis

Lucinda Chambers, Vestoj and Condé Nast: What Happened?

Beyond the gossipy headlines, there’s more to the story of former British Vogue fashion director Lucinda Chambers’ interview with niche fashion journal Vestoj.

News & Analysis

Lucinda Chambers, Vestoj and Condé Nast: What Happened?

Beyond the gossipy headlines, there’s more to the story of former British Vogue fashion director Lucinda Chambers’ interview with niche fashion journal Vestoj.


News & Analysis

Valuation Jitters Prompt Luxury Sell-Off

The Italian government’s bailout of several major banks proved the proverbial final straw and prompted a late sell-off in luxury stocks.

News & Analysis

Valuation Jitters Prompt Luxury Sell-Off

The Italian government’s bailout of several major banks proved the proverbial final straw and prompted a late sell-off in luxury stocks.


Luxury

Will Richemont Ever Scale the Alaïa Business?

Ten years after acquiring Azzedine Alaïa, luxury conglomerate Richemont has grown the business by 400 percent, but blockbuster success seems unlikely.

Luxury

Will Richemont Ever Scale the Alaïa Business?

Ten years after acquiring Azzedine Alaïa, luxury conglomerate Richemont has grown the business by 400 percent, but blockbuster success seems unlikely.


Financial Markets

Burberry Faces Investor Advisory Groups' Wrath on Executive Pay

The British luxury goods maker is facing growing opposition from some of its investors over how much it plans to award its executive team at this year's shareholder meeting.

Financial Markets

Burberry Faces Investor Advisory Groups' Wrath on Executive Pay

The British luxury goods maker is facing growing opposition from some of its investors over how much it plans to award its executive team at this year's shareholder meeting.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Dolce & Gabbana Names COO, Burberry Hires Head of Strategy

This week, Dolce & Gabbana Group has appointed Fabrizio Cardinali as chief operating officer, while Leonie Brantberg has been tapped by Burberry to head up their strategy department.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Dolce & Gabbana Names COO, Burberry Hires Head of Strategy

This week, Dolce & Gabbana Group has appointed Fabrizio Cardinali as chief operating officer, while Leonie Brantberg has been tapped by Burberry to head up their strategy department.


Luxury

Op-Ed | Bring Back the Burberry Check

Burberry should build on its collaboration with Gosha Rubchinskiy to make some brave creative choices, argues Andrea Felsted.

Luxury

Op-Ed | Bring Back the Burberry Check

Burberry should build on its collaboration with Gosha Rubchinskiy to make some brave creative choices, argues Andrea Felsted.


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