Lululemon Combines China and Apac Under New Leadership
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Lululemon has consolidated its China and Asia-Pacific operations under a single regional leadership team, naming San Yan Ng regional president.
Ng joined the retailer in January 2018. She spent eight years directing its mainland China business as the country grew into one of the company’s largest international revenue drivers.
Luxury retail veteran to lead Apac
Under the revised structure, Jeffrey Hang joins the apparel company as senior vice president and general manager of Asia-Pacific. He reports directly to Ng and will manage regional teams across markets outside mainland China.
Hang brings more than twenty years of Asian retail experience to the post. Most recently, he served as managing director for Bulgari across Southeast Asia, India, Australia and New Zealand after working as senior vice president and chief executive officer at Louis Vuitton China.
Together, their strong leadership and track records of success will help us to strengthen our local relevance in the region and grow our community of guests around the world.
André Maestrini, interim co-chief executive, president and chief commercial officer at Lululemon, confirmed the appointments to align operations across regional markets.
Shared management across regional hubs
Unifying China and Asia-Pacific under one command structure reflects how global sportswear and premium apparel brands are adjusting regional operations. Many international labels previously ran mainland China as a standalone division separate from the rest of Asia. That split created duplicate resources in supply chains, regional merchandising and digital marketing.
This combined reporting line lets the company share store-level lessons and inventory strategies across borders. It connects mature hubs such as Hong Kong, Tokyo and Sydney with fast-expanding cities across mainland China.
Leadership changes take effect immediately. Lululemon now heads into its next round of quarterly financial disclosures and store expansion plans across East and Southeast Asia.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary reason Lululemon has combined its China and Asia-Pacific operations?
What is the primary reason Lululemon has combined its China and Asia-Pacific operations?
The company combined operations to align them across regional markets. This unified structure helps avoid duplicate resources in supply chains, merchandising, and digital marketing, allowing for shared store-level lessons and inventory strategies across borders.
Q.Who will now lead the combined China and Asia-Pacific region for Lululemon?
Who will now lead the combined China and Asia-Pacific region for Lululemon?
San Yan Ng has been named regional president for the consolidated China and Asia-Pacific operations. She previously directed the mainland China business, which became a significant revenue driver for the company.
Q.What role does Jeffrey Hang have in the new regional leadership structure?
What role does Jeffrey Hang have in the new regional leadership structure?
Jeffrey Hang joins as senior vice president and general manager for Asia-Pacific, reporting directly to San Yan Ng. He will manage regional teams across markets outside mainland China, bringing over twenty years of Asian retail experience.
Q.How will this restructuring impact Lululemon's existing operations in the region?
How will this restructuring impact Lululemon's existing operations in the region?
The combined reporting line allows the company to share store-level insights and inventory strategies across borders. It also connects mature hubs like Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Sydney with rapidly expanding cities within mainland China.