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Article: LVMH APPOINTS CEO AT MARC JACOBS UNIT, LAUNCHES JAPAN PLAN.(Scott Bowman)
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- WWD
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- February 15, 2001
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NEW YORK -- Marc Jacobs, an influential, high-profile designer who's still a long way from big numbers, has a new chief executive officer.
Scott Bowman, a retailer with nearly a decade of experience in the luxury arena, on Wednesday, officially took the helm of Marc Jacobs International LLC, which is majority owned by LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, and minority owned by Marc Jacobs and Robert Duffy, who remains president.
He joins the brand at a time when new licensing pacts to broaden Marc Jacobs offerings are in the works. Deals are expected to be announced soon.
He succeeds Thomas O'Neill, who a few months ago joined LVMH's Watch & ...