// Swarovski appoints David Wielemans to the role of chief financial officer
// Set to take up the role in April, he’ll report to chief executive Alexis Nasard
Swarovski has named David Wielemans as its new chief financial officer.
The jewellery retailer said he will also become a member of the company’s executive committee.
Wielemans will take up the role in April which is based in Switzerland and will report to Swarovski’s chief executive Alexis Nasard.
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Wielemans will be replacing Frederik Westring who is currently working in the position on an interim basis and will leave the retailer in June.
Nasard said: “I am pleased to announce the appointment of this well rounded and experienced leader. The breadth and depth of his experience aligns perfectly with Swarovski’s Luxignite strategy and will be a key asset as we continue our luxurisation journey towards sustainable, profitable growth.”
Last year Swarovski hired its first chief executive outside of the Swarovski family – former Kantar boss Alexis Nasard.
Swarovski chair Luisa Delgada said at the time: “With Alexis Nasard as the new CEO, we are very pleased to have been able to select a highly experienced and transformational leadership personality who is capable of leading Swarovski in the affirmation of its iconic luxury heritage and through its business transformation.”
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