Pierre Bessez takes the helm of Marchon Canada
Sunday, August 18 2013 | 00 h 00 min | News
Marchon International Ltd. recently named Pierre Bessez the new Senior Vice-President of Corporate Initiatives.
In this newly created position, Bessez will support President and CEO Claudio Gottari’s efforts to run the company and develop corporate projects. His first mission will be to head Marchon Canada. Bessez will report to Steve Wright, Senior Vice-President for North America.
Pierre Bessez has over 30 years of fashion industry experience. Before joining Marchon in 2006, he left his mark as President of Stetson, Christian Dior/Chemise and Burberry US. “Between his knowledge of our industry and his international marketing experience, he has the perfect skill-set to manage our key projects,” said Claudio Gottari as he congratulated Bessez on his new role.
Manlio Ciralli will replace Bessez as Vice-President of International Brands and EMEA (Europe, Middle-East and Africa) Marketing. Marchon’s portfolio includes such prestigious brands as Fendi, Calvin Klein, Pucci, Karl Lagerfeld, Lacoste and Ferragamo.
