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People Moves in the Fashion and Business World

August 24, 2026Pablo Navarro3 мин

Jil Sander: Serge Brunschwig will depart as CEO, with Ubaldo Minelli stepping in to ensure continuity and align with business objectives. OTB Group reaffirmed its commitment to clients, partners, and stakeholders.

Thom Browne: Sam Lobban has been appointed as the new CEO, succeeding Rodrigo Bazan who will step down on August 31st. Under Bazan's leadership, the brand achieved €315 million in revenue in 2024 with 116 global stores. Lobban joins from Nordstrom, bringing extensive experience from his previous roles at Mr Porter and Selfridges. The transition is effective September 2nd, 2025. Group CEO Ermenegildo ‘Gildo’ Zegna expressed confidence in Lobban's ability to lead the brand and unlock its potential, highlighting his merchandising expertise and customer-centric approach.

Novo Nordisk: Maziar Mike Doustdar will become the next CEO, replacing Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen after eight years. Doustdar, who previously spent a decade driving international growth, takes the helm following a period of reduced demand for the company's weight-loss solutions and a subsequent drop in share value. The appointment is effective August 7th, 2025. Novo Nordisk chair Helge Lund stated that Doustdar's clear vision is crucial for navigating market challenges and capitalizing on opportunities in the diabetes and obesity sectors.

English Translation: People Moves in the Fashion and Business World

Jil Sander: Serge Brunschwig is set to leave his position as CEO. Ubaldo Minelli will assume the role to guarantee strategic and operational continuity, in line with the company's business goals and commitments to clients, business partners, and stakeholders, as stated by OTB Group.

Thom Browne: Sam Lobban has been appointed as the new CEO, replacing Rodrigo Bazan, who will step down from his post on August 31st. During Bazan's tenure since 2016, the brand, owned by Ermenegildo Zegna, saw its revenue climb to €315 million in 2024, supported by 116 standalone stores worldwide. Lobban's extensive background includes leadership roles at Nordstrom as Executive VP and General Merchandising Manager for apparel and designer, as well as previous positions at multi-brand retailers Mr Porter and Selfridges. The change in leadership will be effective September 2nd, 2025. Group CEO Ermenegildo ‘Gildo’ Zegna welcomed Lobban, emphasizing his suitability to lead the brand and realize its untapped potential, citing his strong merchandising background and customer-focused philosophy.

Novo Nordisk: Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk has announced Maziar Mike Doustdar as its incoming Chief Executive Officer. He will succeed Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen, who has led the company for eight years. Doustdar has a decade of experience at Novo Nordisk, serving as Executive VP of international operations and spearheading company growth. This leadership transition follows the company's second-quarter earnings report, which indicated a 26 percent fall in shares and a reduced full-year outlook, attributed to a decline in demand for its weight-loss medication Wegovy in the United States. The appointment takes effect on August 7th, 2025. Novo Nordisk chair Helge Lund commented that this is a significant juncture for the company, requiring swift and ambitious responses to current market challenges. He expressed his belief in Novo Nordisk's ability to build upon its leadership in diabetes and obesity, and that Doustdar possesses a clear strategy for leveraging future opportunities.