Christine Edman named Givenchy Japan CEO
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Luxury fashion brand Givenchy has recruited Christine Edman to head up its Japan operations on behalf of the French maison.
Effective June 16, Edman has taken of the role of Givenchy Japan president and CEO, under the helm of the Paris-based parent firm LVMH Group. She replaces Seiko Masuda, former president and CEO of Givenchy Japan. It has not been disclosed where Masuda will be heading to.
Most recently, Edman served as president of H&M Japan, in which she managed the Swedish retailer’s operations and expansion across Japan, before retiring form H&M last year. She took up the Japanese chief role in 2008, after serving for one year as H&M area manager for Hong Kong.
Prior to that, Edman served as business development manager, and then a marketing consultant, for Aunt Stella in Japan, after serving as an assistant brand manager for Mattel Japan for two years, after graduating.
Edman is an MBA graduate from the Stockholm School of Economics and received her undergraduate degree from Lafayette College in Pennsylvania, USA.
Questions & Answers
Q.Who has Christine Edman replaced as the head of Givenchy Japan?
Who has Christine Edman replaced as the head of Givenchy Japan?
Christine Edman has taken over from Seiko Masuda, who was the former president and CEO of Givenchy Japan. The article does not disclose where Ms Masuda will be moving to next.
Q.What was Christine Edman's most recent position before joining Givenchy Japan?
What was Christine Edman's most recent position before joining Givenchy Japan?
Before taking on her new role, Christine Edman served as the president of H&M Japan. She managed the Swedish retailer’s operations and expansion in the country until her retirement last year.
Q.When did Christine Edman become the president of H&M Japan?
When did Christine Edman become the president of H&M Japan?
Christine Edman assumed the role of H&M Japan president in 2008. Prior to this, she spent one year working as an H&M area manager based in Hong Kong.
Q.Which company owns Givenchy and where is its headquarters located?
Which company owns Givenchy and where is its headquarters located?
Givenchy is owned by the Paris-based parent firm LVMH Group. Christine Edman's new role as president and CEO of Givenchy Japan falls under the helm of this group.
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