Pierre-Yves ROUSSEL

About Pierre-Yves ROUSSEL

Pierre-Yves Roussel is a well-known French business executive in the luxury and fashion industries and has served as an independent director of Lectra SA since his appointment by the shareholders’ meeting on April 28, 2023, for a four-year term. At Lectra, he brings particularly valuable expertise in fashion and luxury markets, strategic management, governance, and organizational transformation. He also chairs the ad hoc committee responsible for the succession of the Chief Executive Officer, highlighting his active role in the company’s strategic oversight. Lectra has specifically noted his deep knowledge of SaaS solutions and the fashion industry in connection with his board appointment. Alongside his mandate at Lectra, Pierre-Yves Roussel has been CEO of Tory Burch, the leading American fashion label, since January 2019. This position followed a long career at LVMH, where he worked from 2004 to 2018. He joined the LVMH Executive Committee in 2004 as Executive Vice President, Strategy and Operations, and in 2006 was appointed Chairman and CEO of LVMH Fashion Group. In that role, he oversaw the development of several iconic fashion houses within the group and supported their strategic repositioning in a highly competitive global market. His career is characterized by strong execution capabilities, a deep understanding of fashion and luxury businesses, and the ability to lead complex, multi-brand organizations. Pierre-Yves Roussel’s background in strategy, management, and governance makes him a particularly relevant board member for Lectra, a company operating at the intersection of technology, digital transformation, and the fashion industry. He holds a degree from the University of Brussels, the London Chamber of Commerce, and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, combining international academic training with extensive senior executive experience in global companies.