Article: BURBERRY NAMES BLAKE PRESIDENT.(Brief Article)

LONDON -- Brian Blake was named worldwide president and chief operating officer of Burberry.

Blake, 48, who was part of Domenico De Sole's turnaround team at Gucci, will join Burberry as of June 1, replacing Tom O'Neill, who stepped down last month. Blake will report to Rose Marie Bravo, Burberry's chief executive officer.

At Burberry, Blake's responsibilities will include global oversight of the company's wholesale, retail, licensing and manufacturing operations. He will also be a member of the Burberry Executive Committee, along with Bravo and chief financial officer Stacey Cartwright.

"I look forward to working with Brian to take Burberry ...

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