LuxExperience has named Francis Belin as its new CEO of luxury fashion retailer Mytheresa, effective 1 January 2026.
Belin takes over from Michael Kliger, who has served as CEO and president of Mytheresa since March 2015.
Belin most recently served as Asia-Pacific president for auction house Christie’s, with the exec initially joining the business as its global managing director – Asian art in 2016.
Prior to this, he held various roles at jewellery retailer Swarovski and luxury goods company Richemont.
Belin will report to Kliger, who in his role as LuxExperience group CEO, will “continue to lead the overall strategy at Mytheresa, Net-a-Porter, Mr Porter and Yoox”.
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He is set to lead the Mytheresa leadership team, including its chief commercial officer, chief growth and site management officer, chief marketing and customer officer, chief buying and group fashion ventures officer and chief creative officer.
Belin said: “I am truly honored to take on the lead of Mytheresa.
“I am deeply impressed by the robust business model and strong brand positioning that Mytheresa has established under Michael´s leadership.
“I look forward to working alongside the talented team to unlock Mytheresa’s next phase of global growth as an industry leader in the luxury market.”
Kliger added:, “I am extremely delighted to appoint Francis Belin as the new Mytheresa CEO.
“With Francis we have found an exceptional leader, who is renowned for his customer-centric focus, global mindset, delivery of excellent results and collaborative leadership style.
“I am looking forward to supporting Francis as he leads the next exciting chapter for the Mytheresa business.”
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