Nadine Merabi appoints Karen Millen MD as new CEO
Luxury womenswear brand Nadine Merabi has appointed Karen Millen managing director Briony Garbett as its new chief executive.
The brand said the move comes at a significant time for the business as it celebrates its tenth anniversary and prepares for its next phase of global growth.
Subscribe to TRBGarbett brings extensive fashion experience after previously serving as chief marketing officer at Seraphine and holding senior roles at Kurt Geiger and Oasis. She is also a former consulting manager at Javelin Group.
Nadine Merabi, founder of Nadine Merabi, said: “The moment I met Briony, I knew she was the perfect fit for Merabi.
“She brings exceptional leadership qualities, deep experience, strong commercial acumen and an energy that aligns completely with our culture and ambitions.
“I cannot wait for her to join the team and help lead the business through its next stage of growth.”
The announcement follows the appointments of former Asos chief executive Nick Beighton and former Jigsaw chief executive Hash Ladha as advisors to the business earlier this year. Both will now formally join the board, with Beighton appointed as non-executive chair and Ladha as a non-executive director.
Ladha said: “This felt like a genuine meeting of minds from the very beginning. Having worked with
Briony previously and watched her excel throughout her career, I’m delighted to have the opportunity to work alongside her again and support the business through this exciting next chapter.”
Beighton said: “I am absolutely delighted to welcome Briony to Merabi. She is highly experienced,
commercially astute and, importantly, a fantastic cultural fit for the business.
“Merabi is a low-ego, high-performance company and finding the right leader for this pivotal role wasccritical. Nadine and Briony will make a formidable partnership.”
