Fashion and luxury goods retailer Smythson has named Hunter boss Paolo Porta as its new chief executive, taking up the role with immediate effect.
Porta has had an “extensive” career within the luxury sector and joins from boots brand Hunter where was chief executive since February 2021.
He also previously held senior positions at Jimmy Choo, Burberry, Christian Dior and Stella McCartney, working in a variety of merchandising, wholesale distribution, retail buying and management and brand development roles.
Smythson chair and Tivoli Group chief executive Stefano Giacomelli said: “I’m delighted that Paolo is joining the brand to take on the role of CEO. Thanks to his extensive expertise in global lifestyle companies, he is ideally placed to lead such a distinctive and renowned brand as Smythson.
“Under Paolo’s leadership, the brand is primed to begin a new chapter in its development through the strengthening of its traditional markets in the UK and Europe but in particular, to expand its presence in new, strategic markets such as the United States and Asia”.
Porta added: “I’m proud to be given the chance to contribute to the further growth and development of Smythson, which I have always admired and which represents over 130 years of the finest British luxury.
“Smythson’s potential is both vast and unique. I am thrilled to be working with such a talented, experienced and close-knit team to implement a new project of development and growth.”
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