Harvey Nichols Appoints Alexander McQueen's Julia Goddard as New Chief Executive

Harvey Nichols has appointed Alexander McQueen EMEA president Julia Goddard as its new chief executive.

Goddard will join the department store in June and replaces Pearson Poon, who stepped up as vice chairman on an interim basis after Manju Malhotra resigned as CEO last August.

Goddard has spent the last 14 years at Alexander McQueen, including as president for EMEA for the last five years supporting the luxury brand with its growth and expansion in wholesale, retail and e-concession across the region.

Harvey Nichols chairman and vice chairman Sir Dickson Poon and Pearson Poon both said: “Julia is a dynamic business leader with a strong track record of delivering quality growth and successfully developing and executing a Very Important Customer clienteling strategy.

“Her expertise and strategic capabilities will be invaluable in delivering long-term sustainable growth for Harvey Nichols.”

Goddard added: “The opportunities that exist within this iconic brand fill me with excitement and enthusiasm. I very much look forward to working with the team to accelerate growth and strengthen the position of Harvey Nichols.”