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Jonathan Akeroyd

Former CEO, Burberry

Initially a merchandiser at Harrods, Akeroyd is a seasoned merchant who has held CEO roles at Alexander McQueen, Versace and Burberry.

Jonathan Akeroyd
News & Analysis

Versace Plans to Open Dozens of Stores a Year to Meet $2 Billion Goal

The fashion holding company plans to double Versace's annual sales by reshuffling its product strategy.

News & Analysis

Versace Plans to Open Dozens of Stores a Year to Meet $2 Billion Goal

The fashion holding company plans to double Versace's annual sales by reshuffling its product strategy.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Selfridges' New Group Chair, Carolina Herrera Hires Global Marketing VP

This week, Alannah Weston succeeds her father as chairman of the Selfridges Group, while Jodie Chan joins Carolina Herrera as vice president of global marketing and communications.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Selfridges' New Group Chair, Carolina Herrera Hires Global Marketing VP

This week, Alannah Weston succeeds her father as chairman of the Selfridges Group, while Jodie Chan joins Carolina Herrera as vice president of global marketing and communications.


Luxury

Mastering the McQueen Challenge: How to Grow a Young Luxury Business

Parent company Kering aims to turn Alexander McQueen into a billion-euro brand. Chief executive Emmanuel Gintzburger lays out the game plan.

Luxury

Mastering the McQueen Challenge: How to Grow a Young Luxury Business

Parent company Kering aims to turn Alexander McQueen into a billion-euro brand. Chief executive Emmanuel Gintzburger lays out the game plan.


Luxury

Versace’s New Owner Plans to Build America’s Answer to LVMH. It Has a Long Way to Go.

Capri chief John Idol reveals his strategy for the budding luxury group that owns Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo.

Luxury

Versace’s New Owner Plans to Build America’s Answer to LVMH. It Has a Long Way to Go.

Capri chief John Idol reveals his strategy for the budding luxury group that owns Michael Kors, Versace and Jimmy Choo.


Fashion Week

At Versace, Back to the Future (Again)

For Pre-Fall, shown in New York, Donatella Versace once again took a spin through the archives. The approach is working with a new generation of consumers.

Fashion Week

At Versace, Back to the Future (Again)

For Pre-Fall, shown in New York, Donatella Versace once again took a spin through the archives. The approach is working with a new generation of consumers.


Luxury

Versace Merges Diffusion Lines

The Italian luxury brand will fold Versus into its Versace Jeans label, phasing out Versace Collection.

Luxury

Versace Merges Diffusion Lines

The Italian luxury brand will fold Versus into its Versace Jeans label, phasing out Versace Collection.


News & Analysis

Donatella: ‘Versace Is Going to Stay a Luxury Brand’

On the heels of the newly minted Capri Holdings' $2.1 billion acquisition of the Italian house, Donatella Versace, group head John D Idol and chief executive Jonathan Akeroyd talk future strategy.

News & Analysis

Donatella: ‘Versace Is Going to Stay a Luxury Brand’

On the heels of the newly minted Capri Holdings' $2.1 billion acquisition of the Italian house, Donatella Versace, group head John D Idol and chief executive Jonathan Akeroyd talk future strategy.


Luxury

Game On: Michael Kors Acquires Versace for $2.1 Billion

In the race to build America's first-ever luxury conglomerate, Michael Kors Holdings, now renamed Capri Holdings, has acquired the world-famous Italian fashion house. But does it have what it takes to turn Versace's price tag into profit?

Luxury

Game On: Michael Kors Acquires Versace for $2.1 Billion

In the race to build America's first-ever luxury conglomerate, Michael Kors Holdings, now renamed Capri Holdings, has acquired the world-famous Italian fashion house. But does it have what it takes to turn Versace's price tag into profit?


News & Analysis

Report: Michael Kors Close to Buying Versace

The deal is said to value Versace at about $2 billion.

News & Analysis

Report: Michael Kors Close to Buying Versace

The deal is said to value Versace at about $2 billion.


Financial Markets

Versace In 'No Rush' to List on Stock Market

The Italian fashion house has been considering a listing after US private equity Blackstone bought a 20 percent stake in 2014 to fund its overseas expansion.

Financial Markets

Versace In 'No Rush' to List on Stock Market

The Italian fashion house has been considering a listing after US private equity Blackstone bought a 20 percent stake in 2014 to fund its overseas expansion.


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