The prestigious Parisian fashion label has named Alistair McCallum as its new chief marketing officer and Nicky Grays as its human resources director. Both high-level appointments are effective September 30, positioning the brand to further strengthen its internal infrastructure and accelerate its global ambitions. In their new roles, both McCallum and Grays will report directly to Givenchy chief executive officer Amandine Ohayon, who has been steering the company through a period of strategic restructuring and creative revitalization.
McCallum joins the esteemed fashion house from British luxury stalwart Burberry, where he had worked since 2022, rapidly rising through the ranks to the position of vice president of global communications. Prior to his tenure at Burberry, McCallum cultivated an impressive portfolio of experience by holding key communications roles at other prominent luxury labels, including Alexander McQueen and Fendi. Through these prestigious positions, he gained extensive expertise spanning global communications, cultural influence, VIP relations, and strategic brand positioning within the highly competitive international luxury sector. His deep understanding of how to navigate and elevate luxury brands on the world stage makes him a critical addition to Givenchy’s executive committee as the house looks to refine its market presence.
On the operational and organizational side, Nicky Grays brings a wealth of international human resources leadership experience to her new role at Givenchy. Grays previously served for three years as the human resources leader for the LVMH Fashion Group in the Americas, granting her an intimate understanding of the broader luxury conglomerate’s corporate culture, strategic priorities, and operational standards. Her comprehensive background also includes prior pivotal HR roles at prominent digital and retail platforms such as Farfetch, Stadium Goods, and Moda Operandi, giving her a diverse perspective on talent management, organizational design, and workforce development across both traditional luxury houses and modern digital-first retail environments.
“The arrival of Alistair McCallum and Nicky Grays on our executive committee brings recognized expertise in the luxury and fashion worlds to support our international ambition and teams worldwide,” Ohayon said in a statement shared exclusively with WWD, emphasizing the strategic value these leadership additions bring to the organization.
These high-level executive appointments arrive closely on the heels of other noteworthy organizational developments within the house. In May, Givenchy welcomed Marco De Vincenzo as head of leather goods design, operating under the broader artistic direction of Sarah Burton. De Vincenzo’s appointment clearly signals the brand’s ambitious strategic intent to aggressively rev up its lucrative handbag and leather goods category, an essential revenue driver for modern luxury houses. Industry followers and retail buyers will get their first look at his debut creations for the brand at Givenchy’s upcoming spring 2027 show, which is officially scheduled to take place on October 2.
Concurrently, the brand is navigating structural shifts in its communications leadership. Benjamin Cercio, who was named global communications director of Givenchy in January 2025 through his independent brand-building and communication agency Bencercio, has stepped down from the position. Cercio is departing the operational role to focus full-time on his expanding consulting work for other clients across the luxury and creative industries.
As Givenchy continues to align its leadership team, creative direction, and operational strategies under the stewardship of Amandine Ohayon and parent company LVMH, these strategic appointments underscore the brand’s determination to reinforce its foundations and drive its next chapter of international growth.
