Matthew Ives has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Dunhill, a renowned men’s luxury fashion retailer based in Britain. Ives’ appointment is set to take effect from October 13 and he will be reporting directly to Phillipe Fortunato, CEO of Richemont’s fashion and accessories maisons.
Upon his appointment, Ives expressed his excitement about joining the Dunhill team and working closely with its Creative Director, Simon Holloway. He emphasized his commitment to strengthening Dunhill’s position as a premier British masculine luxury maison.
Ives brings a wealth of experience in the luxury industry to his new role at Dunhill. He has spent a decade in senior leadership positions at Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, both under the Richemont umbrella. Just before his appointment as Dunhill’s CEO, Ives served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Creative Officer at De Beers in London for three years.
Fortunato expressed confidence in Ives’ ability to lead the company due to his extensive industry knowledge and familiarity with Richemont. He believes that Ives will play a critical role in guiding Dunhill into its next phase of growth.
In addition to announcing the new CEO, Fortunato took the opportunity to extend his heartfelt appreciation to Andrew Holmes. As the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Dunhill, Holmes had been serving as the interim CEO since early 2024.
What is Matthew Ives’ new role at Dunhill?
Matthew Ives has been appointed as the new CEO of Dunhill, a British luxury men’s fashion retailer.
What is Ives’ background in the luxury industry?
Ives brings a decade’s worth of experience from senior leadership roles at Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels, both under the Richemont umbrella. He also spent three years as the Senior Vice President and Chief Creative Officer at De Beers in London.
Who has been thanked for serving as the interim CEO of Dunhill?
Phillipe Fortunato, CEO of Richemont’s fashion and accessories maisons, has thanked Andrew Holmes, the COO and CFO of Dunhill, for serving as the interim CEO since early 2024.
