Kering announced [red]Emmanuel Gintzburger[/red] as the new chief executive of Alexander McQueen, replaces Jonathan Akeroyd who led the fashion house over the past 12 years, including through a difficult period after Alexander McQueen’s death in 2010.

The executive succeeds Jonathan Akeroyd, who has helmed the company for 12 years, and is leaving to "pursue other interests outside of the group". Gintzburger arrives at the post from fellow Kering label Yves Saint Laurent, where he was worldwide retail and wholesale director, and will assume his new role next week.

Outgoing CEO Akeroyd - who has overseen McQueen's development as an international brand over the past decade - was appointed shortly after the company was acquired by Kering, then the Gucci Group, in 2000. He steered the house following the suicide of its founder, Lee McQueen, in 2010 - and has built a close relationship with creative director Sarah Burton since.