The appointment of Leena Nair as a new global CEO of French luxury label Chanel is a matter of pride for India, which although not coming from background mode will take control of Chanel from January.
The 52-year-old child worked with Unilever as Chro Global and his career there stretched for 30 years.
He is a British citizen from India and has now joined a list of the increasing number of Indian companies leading to the world’s leading company.
Taking to his social media account, he wrote, “I feel humble and honored to be appointed as Chief Global Executive Officer Chanel, an iconic and admired company.
I was very inspired by what Chanel trusted.
This is a company that believes in freedom of creation, In growing human potential and acting to have a positive impact in the world.
⠀ I thank you for my long career at Unilever, a place that has been my home for 30 years.
This has given me many opportunities.
To learn, grow and contribute to that organization Really moved.
I will always be a proud advocate from Unilever and his ambition to make a sustainable life.
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Under his leadership, Unilever was named the number one FMCG graduate employer in 54 countries.
He headed towards the diversity and inclusion agenda for organizations ensuring that his workforce diverse and inclusive.
Nair is also an advocate for a human-centered workplace and loving leadership.
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He came from Kolhapur in Maharashtra and did his school from Soly Cross Convent High School.
Leena graduated from XLRI and was a gold medalist.
Before Leena, US Entrepreneurs Maureen Chiquet was a brand CEO for nine years until he was stopped in 2016.
France Billionaire Alain WertTtheimer, a 73-year-old child who has Chanel with his brother Gerard has taken over the CEO job at a temporary base.
Chanel was founded in 1910 by Legend Fashion Gabrielle Coco Chanel as a boutique hat on Rue Cambon in Paris and grew to be a byword for Chic France.
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