Nadine Merabi names former Pangaia exec as CEO

Luxury fashion brand Nadine Merabi has appointed Jacobo Hachuel as Chief Executive Officer to lead the company's global expansion plans as it celebrates its tenth anniversary in 2025.

Hachuel joins the Manchester-based brand from Pangaia, where he led initiatives in market expansion, operational efficiency and business transformation as Chief Strategy Officer until October 2024.

In his new role, Hachuel will build on the luxury brand's success to date, guided by its mission to celebrate and empower women.

The appointment comes after Nadine Merabi has experienced rapid growth, with gross revenue more than doubling from 2021 to 2024.

After a "record-breaking" fourth quarter last year, with annual revenues close to the £40 million mark, Merabi welcomes Hachuel to join her in the c-suite to take the business into its next decade.

With a strong online presence and growing physical footprint, the brand has seen an increase in demand in the US via its own website.

Back at home, the fashion business is also focused on reaching consumers in their own homes through its strategic approach of dressing various UK TV personalities, such as Claudia Winkleman.

"We are committed to crafting more than just garments—we are creating moments that inspire confidence, ambition, and joy. I’m honoured to lead this next chapter of growth and work alongside a team so passionate about empowering women through our designs and values," says Hachuel in a new statement.