Wolford AG appoints Régis RIMBERT as CEO.
Regis Rimbert will assume the role following the departure of Silvia Azzali, who chose to leave her position for personal reasons.
Regis Rimbert has over 20 years of distinguished leadership experience in the fashion and luxury sectors. He has led transformative initiatives in retail, online, and international operations. With significant roles at renowned brands like Prada, Lanvin, and Dior, he excels in strategic planning, business development, crisis management, and operational excellence. His achievements include restructuring investments, optimizing supply chains, and establishing global distribution networks. From 2009 to 2013, he held senior management positions at Wolford, where he significantly increased the brand’s sales and profitability through omnichannel transformation.
As the newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, Regis Rimbert is dedicated to spearheading the company's strategic transformation. This involves a strong emphasis on international expansion, product line enrichment, and technological innovation to broaden the accessibility of Wolford's cutting-edge fabrics and premium products to a wider clientele.
Zhen Huang, Chairman of Lanvin Group, said, “With 70 years of heritage, Wolford is an iconic skinwear brand renowned for its exquisite fabrics and top-notch innovations, as well as an integral part of the Lanvin Group family. Lanvin Group will continue to support the brand in its transformation, growth, and expansion. We look forward to working with Wolford's new leadership to harness the brand’s legacy and utilize its archives as we evolve our product categories and offerings, making Wolford an important growth engine for Lanvin Group.”
Eric Chan, CEO of Lanvin Group, stated, “We are thrilled to welcome Regis to Wolford. His extensive experience and visionary leadership make him the ideal candidate to lead Wolford to success. His vision aligns perfectly with our commitment to pioneering new trends and meeting the evolving needs of our customers. We would also like to thank Silvia Azzali for her valuable contributions to Wolford.”