Moose Knuckles appoints new CEO to accelerate expansion
Luxury Canadian outerwear brand Moose Knuckles has appointed Ellen Kinney as Chief Executive Officer.
With more than two decades of experience leading high growth fashion brands, Kinney joins Moose Knuckles following her tenure as President and CEO of luxury womenswear brand A.L.C., where she drove growth across direct-to-consumer and wholesale channels.
Her other prior leadership roles include CEO of Kendall + Kylie and EVP and Chief Merchant at Derek Lam International.
Victor Luis, Chairman of Moose Knuckles, said: "Ellen is a dynamic and proven leader with exceptional merchandising instincts and a deep understanding of premium consumer brands.
"Her ability to blend creativity with commercial strategy makes her the ideal CEO to lead Moose Knuckles through this continued phase of growth."
Kinney added: "Moose Knuckles is a brand with tremendous creative energy, global resonance, and untapped potential. I’m honoured to take on this role and excited to work alongside such a talented team as we shape the next chapter of growth, innovation, and cultural impact."
Private equity firm Cathay Capital acquired a stake in Moose Knuckles in 2019, becoming its majority investor. Jean-Marc Prunet, partner at Cathay Capital, said: "Since Cathay Capital partnered with Moose Knuckles, the brand has leveraged its status as a bold Canadian icon to become a truly global name, embraced by consumers who prize multicultural spirit, bold attitude, distinctive style and exceptional craftsmanship.
"Ellen combines exceptional creative talent with a sharp understanding of today’s consumer, enabling her to make the brand even more desirable and culturally relevant.
"Her proven ability to scale premium fashion houses while honouring their DNA makes her the ideal leader to accelerate our geographic and consumer expansion."
Kinney will be based at Moose Knuckles’ headquarters in Montréal, overseeing all brand operations, product development and international expansion as the company continues to accelerate momentum across North America, Europe and Asia.
