Former Stella McCartney chief steps in as LVMH reshuffles leadership across Givenchy and Dior
Givenchy has named Amandine Ohayon as its new chief executive officer, effective Friday, continuing a period of leadership recalibration within the house and across parent group LVMH. Ohayon succeeds Alessandro Valenti, who transitions to Christian Dior Couture as deputy managing director in charge of commercial activities.
Ohayon most recently served as CEO of Stella McCartney, during a period when LVMH held a minority stake in the label. Her appointment places a seasoned fashion-and-beauty executive at the helm of Givenchy as the house enters a new phase following the arrival of creative director Sarah Burton last year.
In her new role, Ohayon will report to Pietro Beccari, chairman and CEO of the LVMH Fashion Group and Louis Vuitton. The Fashion Group portfolio includes Fendi, Celine, Loewe, Kenzo, Marc Jacobs, Pucci, and Patou. Beccari described Ohayon as a leader with strong collaborative instincts and retail expertise, positioning her as central to Givenchy’s next growth chapter.
Valenti’s move to Dior places him under Pierre-Emmanuel Angeloglou, deputy CEO of Christian Dior Couture, where he will join the executive committee. Angeloglou cited Valenti’s operational experience and ability to drive retail and digital performance at a moment of strategic ambition for the house.
The shift follows the departure of Nicolas Baretzki, who held a broad commercial and retail remit at Dior after joining from Montblanc. Dior confirmed that Baretzki elected to pursue new projects beginning in April.
Ohayon brings a background weighted toward beauty and luxury operations. Her earlier career includes senior roles at YSL Beauty and Armani Beauty, followed by her tenure as managing director of L’Oréal Luxe for the U.K. and Ireland. She later joined Pronovias as CEO, overseeing strategic partnerships—including a long-term license with Vera Wang—and the company’s sale to Bain Capital.
Her exit from Stella McCartney came after the designer repurchased LVMH’s minority stake. She was succeeded there by Tom Mendenhall, formerly brand president of Polo and Double RL at Ralph Lauren.
For Givenchy, the appointment signals a bid for steadier executive footing following several years of leadership turnover. Valenti’s predecessor, Renaud de Lesquen, served alongside former creative director Matthew M. Williams, while international director Matteo Sgarbossa departed in 2024 to become CEO of Balmain.
At Dior, the reshuffle reflects a broader effort to reinforce senior management under chairman and CEO Delphine Arnault. Recent changes have included Angeloglou’s promotion to deputy CEO, Olivier Bialobos taking charge of global communications and image, and the brief tenure of Benedetta Petruzzo, who exited late last year.
Taken together, the moves underscore LVMH’s continued focus on aligning creative renewal with executive leadership—particularly at Givenchy, where Ohayon’s operational and beauty-driven background may shape how the house translates its creative reset into commercial momentum.