The Yorkshireman will work alongside his now colleague retaining his role as chief creative officer and adding the title of president. Earlier this week, Burberry said Bailey would next year relinquish his title of chief executive to Marco Gobbetti, currently the boss of French minimalist brand Céline. Burberry had planned to move all 800 manufacturing staff currently based in two separate sites in Castleford and Keighley to Leeds by 2018. At the annual meeting, Peace defended the group’s decision to appointment a chief executive two years after he added the job to Bailey’s creative role. “Shareholders recognise how important Christopher is to Burberry and have huge regard for what he has done over the years.

Source: The Guardian July 14, 2016 13:03 UTC