Geoffroy van Raemdonck
Chief Executive, Saks Global
The Saks Global chief executive and former Neiman Marcus Group CEO brings decades of experience leading global consumer brands and retail organisations.
Geoffroy van Raemdonck is the chief executive officer of Saks Global. Van Raemdonck was appointed to this role in January 2026 to guide the company through a transformative period and into its next chapter. He oversees all of Saks Global’s businesses including Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.
The accomplished luxury retail executive brings deep relationships and decades of experience leading global consumer brands and retail organisations through complex transformations, restoring profitability and sustainable growth. Previously, he served as CEO of Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) from 2018 until its acquisition by Saks Global in December 2024.
Leading NMG’s transformation, van Raemdonck led the company through a chapter 11 restructuring and successfully transformed the organisation into a growing and profitable business, driving momentum and fostering innovation to elevate the customer experience.
Van Raemdonck has built a career driving performance improvements at several prominent luxury brands in Europe and the United States. Prior to NMG, van Raemdonck served in leadership roles at Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren and St. John Knits. A native of Brussels, van Raemdonck graduated summa cum laude from the Université Catholique de Louvain in Belgium with a master’s in business and sciences. He later obtained an MBA from the University of Chicago in 1998.
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Saks Global CEO Says Top Brands Are Shipping Despite Bankruptcy
The goods come from more than 380 brands, including Burberry and those owned by luxury powerhouses LVMH and Kering.
Saks Global CEO Says Top Brands Are Shipping Despite Bankruptcy
The goods come from more than 380 brands, including Burberry and those owned by luxury powerhouses LVMH and Kering.
Saks Global: When Bankruptcy Is Your Best-Case Scenario…
The retailer’s Chapter 11 filing — and $1.75 billion in new financing to keep operating while it restructures — came as a relief to many in the industry. But keeping the doors open is a low bar to clear; there are still unanswered questions about the luxury department store model’s future.
Saks Global: When Bankruptcy Is Your Best-Case Scenario…
The retailer’s Chapter 11 filing — and $1.75 billion in new financing to keep operating while it restructures — came as a relief to many in the industry. But keeping the doors open is a low bar to clear; there are still unanswered questions about the luxury department store model’s future.
Saks’ New CEO Brings Bankruptcy Know-How, Luxury Ties
Geoffroy van Raemdonck, who oversaw Neiman Marcus Group’s emergence from bankruptcy, was appointed to the top job at Saks on Wednesday as part of the retailer’s Chapter 11 filing.
Saks’ New CEO Brings Bankruptcy Know-How, Luxury Ties
Geoffroy van Raemdonck, who oversaw Neiman Marcus Group’s emergence from bankruptcy, was appointed to the top job at Saks on Wednesday as part of the retailer’s Chapter 11 filing.
Chanel, Gucci and Capri Holdings: The Brands Topping Saks’ Creditor List
As Saks Global enters a blockbuster Chapter 11 filing, its creditor list shows who’s exposed — and sets off a scramble for ways to recover unpaid bills.
Chanel, Gucci and Capri Holdings: The Brands Topping Saks’ Creditor List
As Saks Global enters a blockbuster Chapter 11 filing, its creditor list shows who’s exposed — and sets off a scramble for ways to recover unpaid bills.
Saks Global Files for Bankruptcy After Monthslong Hunt for Cash
The Chapter 11 filing comes just over a year after the retailer acquired Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. The combined company struggled almost from the start amid sinking sales and fraught relations with vendors and creditors.
Saks Global Files for Bankruptcy After Monthslong Hunt for Cash
The Chapter 11 filing comes just over a year after the retailer acquired Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. The combined company struggled almost from the start amid sinking sales and fraught relations with vendors and creditors.
How to Navigate the Return of Wholesale
After a hard pivot to e-commerce during the pandemic, many brands are back to working with retailers. This time, they say the terms have changed in their favour.
How to Navigate the Return of Wholesale
After a hard pivot to e-commerce during the pandemic, many brands are back to working with retailers. This time, they say the terms have changed in their favour.
Inside Neiman Marcus’ Post-Bankruptcy Playbook
The luxury department store company plans to win shoppers with redesigned stores, faster shipping and digitised personal shopping.
Inside Neiman Marcus’ Post-Bankruptcy Playbook
The luxury department store company plans to win shoppers with redesigned stores, faster shipping and digitised personal shopping.
The Year Ahead: Fashion Is Set for a Surge in M&A
As the gap widens between the best-performing companies and the rest, M&A activity will increase as leaders manoeuvre to take market share, unlock new opportunities and expand capabilities.
The Year Ahead: Fashion Is Set for a Surge in M&A
As the gap widens between the best-performing companies and the rest, M&A activity will increase as leaders manoeuvre to take market share, unlock new opportunities and expand capabilities.
Neiman Marcus Emerges from Bankruptcy
Its restructuring plan eliminated more than $4 billion of debt and $200 million of annual interest expense.
Neiman Marcus Emerges from Bankruptcy
Its restructuring plan eliminated more than $4 billion of debt and $200 million of annual interest expense.
Neiman Marcus Bankruptcy Ends
The group won court permission on Friday to leave behind the debts and drama that pushed it into bankruptcy, just a day after its harshest critic was arrested on federal charges stemming from the case.
Neiman Marcus Bankruptcy Ends
The group won court permission on Friday to leave behind the debts and drama that pushed it into bankruptcy, just a day after its harshest critic was arrested on federal charges stemming from the case.
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