LVMH reshapes leadership at Givenchy and Christian Dior Couture to usher in a new era in 2026

Luxury group LVMH has unveiled a strategic leadership realignment across two of its most influential maisons, a move designed to sharpen creative execution and commercial performance as the global luxury landscape evolves. Effective January 9, 2026, Amandine Ohayon will take on the role of Chief Executive Officer at Givenchy, succeeding Alessandro Valenti. Just days later, on January 12, Valenti will join Christian Dior Couture as Deputy Managing Director in charge of commercial activities.

A transition designed for acceleration

Ohayon’s appointment reflects LVMH’s intent to strengthen a long-term vision for Givenchy—one that balances heritage, modernity, and international expansion. With a career rooted in operational excellence and brand development, her mandate will focus on aligning creativity, product strategy, and distribution while unlocking growth across priority markets.

Valenti’s move to Dior underscores the group’s determination to reinforce the commercial engine of one of fashion’s most powerful houses. His experience leading Givenchy equips him with a cross-functional perspective on clients, channels, and growth levers—assets that are increasingly essential as consumer expectations evolve and brand narratives demand sharper execution.

Beyond executive changes

This realignment goes beyond a routine change of roles. It is part of a broader leadership architecture deployed by LVMH to equip its maisons with agile structures—capable of responding to faster creative cycles, a more globalized clientele, and the integration of advanced technologies across the value chain.

Looking ahead to 2026, Givenchy and Dior are positioned to amplify their cultural influence and economic performance through leadership teams built to foresee trends, protect each house’s DNA, and translate creative vision into durable value.

Luxonomy Insight
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