Pronovias appoints new CEO to "drive further success"

Luxury bridal brand Pronovias has appointed Marc Calabia Gibert as its new CEO, effective from 1 September 2023.

Calabia Gibert will replace CEO Amandine Ohayon, who has left the business to "start a new professional cycle".

Clement Kwan, who has been an advisor to Pronovias since October 2022, will become interim CEO effective immediately and serve as a strategic advisor upon Calabia Gibert's arrival.

Calabia Gibert will join Pronovias from Springfield (Tendam), where he became Managing Director in 2018. Prior to this, he was Chief Product and Merchandising Officer at Desigual, Vice-Chairman of Sales for Southern Europe at Levi Strauss and Managing Director at The Body Shop.

Marc Calabia Gibert, newly appointed CEO of Pronovias, said: “I am honoured to have been appointed as CEO of Pronovias. The company has the unique position of global leader in bridal wear, with 101 years of history and great potential to grow further.

"Given the unparalleled heritage, there is huge potential to grow beyond where Pronovias is today, and I am eager to help write the next chapter in Pronovias’ long history”.

Pronovias has also strengthened its leadership team with the appointments of Maria Muntaner as Chief Marketing Officer and Gemma Ruiz as Chief Product and Merchandising Officer, effective from 1 July 2023.

Muntaner will join the business from Thinking Mu, where she served as Brand and Marketing Director. Ruiz will bring international experience from working at Alshaya Group as Buying and Merchandising Director and Bestseller Group China as Buying and Product Director.

Gianni Serazzi, Chairman of Pronovias Group, said: “As we embark on a new chapter for Pronovias, we remain committed to upholding our brand's values and improving the purchasing experience and collections for brides globally.

“We are confident that our talented team of executives and employees alongside our new shareholders will continue to strengthen the group’s leadership and drive the company to further success."