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Chanel Appoints Pernod Ricard's Helene de Tissot as New CFO
Summary
Luxury house Chanel has named Helene de Tissot, the top financial executive at spirits company Pernod Ricard, as its next chief financial officer, succeeding the retiring Philippe Blondiaux.
Chanel Ltd. has appointed Helene de Tissot, a senior executive from French spirits company Pernod Ricard SA, as its next Chief Financial Officer. The move brings a seasoned financial leader to the luxury giant as it navigates a recovery in the high-end goods market.
Executive Transition Details
According to a statement from the company reported by Bloomberg, de Tissot will join Chanel in October and assume full CFO responsibilities in London starting in January. She will report directly to Chief Executive Officer Leena Nair.
De Tissot, 56, is set to replace the current CFO, Philippe Blondiaux, who will retire from the company at the end of this year. The transition marks a significant leadership change in Chanel's financial stewardship.
De Tissot's Background
AdHelene de Tissot brings extensive experience from her long tenure at Pernod Ricard, where she worked for more than two decades. Her most recent role was Executive Vice President for finance and technology, a position she held for the past eight years.
During her time at the spirits maker, she was a member of the executive committee and previously served as the Chief Financial Officer for its Asia division based in Hong Kong. This background provides her with deep expertise in global finance and operations within a major consumer brand.
Context for the Appointment
The appointment comes after Chanel experienced a return to sales growth in 2025 following a downturn in the previous year. Bringing in an executive with de Tissot's track record signals a focus on maintaining financial discipline and strategic oversight as the luxury sector continues to evolve.
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