Nicolas Houzé is a business leader and chairman of Galeries Lafayette Group’s executive board. Houzé has over 25 years of experience and has worked for the Galeries Lafayette Group since 2009, having served as deputy CEO, CEO, and in 2024, chairman of the group’s executive board. Houzé is also a member of the executive committee of MEDEF, the committee of directors of the Alliance du Commerce, the executive committee of the IADS, and the supervisory board of M6. He oversees the Galeries Lafayette Corporate Foundation and is a INSEAD business school graduate.
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BoF VOICES 2025: Untangling the Fashion Industry’s Future
In the second session of BoF’s 10th annual VOICES gathering, a cross-section of fashion insiders discussed the industry slowdown, the future of Versace under Prada, brands versus influencers and more.
BoF VOICES 2025: Untangling the Fashion Industry’s Future
In the second session of BoF’s 10th annual VOICES gathering, a cross-section of fashion insiders discussed the industry slowdown, the future of Versace under Prada, brands versus influencers and more.
Nicolas Houzé, Scott Malkin and Jennifer Woo: Unreasonable Hospitality
You can view the BoF VOICES 2025 on-demand video below.
Nicolas Houzé, Scott Malkin and Jennifer Woo: Unreasonable Hospitality
You can view the BoF VOICES 2025 on-demand video below.
Luxury Crosses Fingers for a Rebound
LVMH’s results and the subsequent share price rally seem to be more a reflection of hope than concrete evidence of a luxury rebound, writes Imran Amed.
Luxury Crosses Fingers for a Rebound
LVMH’s results and the subsequent share price rally seem to be more a reflection of hope than concrete evidence of a luxury rebound, writes Imran Amed.
Power Moves | Richemont Taps Former Givenchy CEO to Lead Fashion Division, Hugo Boss Names New CEO
This week, the luxury group appointed LVMH veteran Philippe Fortunato to oversee fashion and accessories, while the German suit maker tapped Daniel Grieder after his recent departure from Tommy Hilfiger.
Power Moves | Richemont Taps Former Givenchy CEO to Lead Fashion Division, Hugo Boss Names New CEO
This week, the luxury group appointed LVMH veteran Philippe Fortunato to oversee fashion and accessories, while the German suit maker tapped Daniel Grieder after his recent departure from Tommy Hilfiger.
Can the Champs Élysées Reinvent Itself?
The famous Paris shopping avenue has had a tough time of late, but luxury brands are still willing to commit.
Can the Champs Élysées Reinvent Itself?
The famous Paris shopping avenue has had a tough time of late, but luxury brands are still willing to commit.
Galeries Lafayette Acquires Majority Stake in La Redoute
Through its holding company Motier, the French luxury department store is acquiring a 51 percent stake in La Redoute, with the goal of acquiring the entire business in the future.
Galeries Lafayette Acquires Majority Stake in La Redoute
Through its holding company Motier, the French luxury department store is acquiring a 51 percent stake in La Redoute, with the goal of acquiring the entire business in the future.
#BoF500 – The New Class: Executives
CEOs, presidents, chairmen and directors operate the firms that make fashion tick. Meet the 18 executives who are new to the #BoF500 this year.
#BoF500 – The New Class: Executives
CEOs, presidents, chairmen and directors operate the firms that make fashion tick. Meet the 18 executives who are new to the #BoF500 this year.
Galeries Lafayette Taps Bjarke Ingels for High-Concept Champs-Élysées Flagship
For their new flagship on the Champs-Élysées, a historic avenue that has lost some of its lustre, Galeries Lafayette has hired the avant-garde architects of Google's new HQ.
Galeries Lafayette Taps Bjarke Ingels for High-Concept Champs-Élysées Flagship
For their new flagship on the Champs-Élysées, a historic avenue that has lost some of its lustre, Galeries Lafayette has hired the avant-garde architects of Google's new HQ.
Nicolas Houzé’s Strategy for the Future of Galeries Lafayette
Nicolas Houzé, chief executive of Galeries Lafayette, tells Imran Amed about his plans for the venerable French department store in today's turbulent, globalised, wired world.
Nicolas Houzé’s Strategy for the Future of Galeries Lafayette
Nicolas Houzé, chief executive of Galeries Lafayette, tells Imran Amed about his plans for the venerable French department store in today's turbulent, globalised, wired world.