Paul, who was Burberry’s Chief Merchandising Officer from 2007-2017, returns to the British luxurious firm in an expanded function after serving as Chief Govt Officer of Topshop and Topman in London after which James Perse in Los Angeles in addition to operating his personal consulting agency.
Paul Value, former Burberry chief merchandising officer, returns to steer merchandising, planning, licensing, structure, and showroom groups, beginning December 9, 2024.
Reporting to CEO Joshua Schulman, he joins Burberry’s government committee.
Value, praised for his previous contributions, expressed pleasure to drive Burberry’s subsequent section of progress.
Paul, who will begin on 9 December 2024 and relocate to London in January 2025, will lead the merchandising and planning groups in addition to licensing, structure and the showroom groups. He’ll be part of Burberry’s Govt Committee and report back to CEO Joshua Schulman.
Joshua Schulman, CEO, Burberry commented: “I am delighted to welcome Paul to Burberry. He is an exceptional merchant and retail leader who has led high performing teams across channels and geographies. Paul combines business acumen and a focus on the customer with a dynamic and energetic leadership style. As a key member of the Burberry leadership team during the company’s peak era of value creation, Paul was responsible for product strategies that led to consistent double-digit growth. I look forward to working with Paul and know he will help unleash the commercial and creative alchemy that will drive Burberry forward.”
Paul Value commented: “I’m truly excited to be joining Burberry. Burberry is such an iconic brand with an incredible legacy in British fashion and luxury. Its rich history and unique cultural resonance set it apart and I am thrilled to be part of this next exciting chapter in Burberry’s evolution and growth.”
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