Jonathan Akeroyd

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About

Jonathan is an experienced leader with a strong track record of building luxury brands and driving profitable growth. He has extensive experience across the fashion and luxury goods sector, with a focus on brand and product elevation, strategic development and global expansion. He shares our values and our ambition to build on Burberry’s unique British creative heritage, and his deep expertise and strong leadership will be pivotal in advancing the next phase of Burberry’s evolution.Prior to joining Burberry on 15 March 2022, Jonathan was Chief Executive of Gianni Versace SpA where he reorganised and accelerated growth at the Italian fashion house, building on the brand’s rich heritage to elevate product, communications and the customer experience. As President and Chief Executive Officer of Alexander McQueen (2004-2016) he led a turnaround of the British luxury brand, successfully steering the company’s growth and strategic development into a luxury powerhouse. Jonathan’s early career was spent at Harrods (1988– 2004) where he gained a strong understanding of luxury retail, brands and products.

 

Personal Details

Title: Mr
Surname: Akeroyd
DoB: 01/01/1967
Age: 59 years
M/F: Male
Nationality: United Kingdom
Country of Birth: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Language: English
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CompanyCommitteeRoleAppointment DateResignation Date
Burberry GroupBoardMember01/01/2022

 

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