Leena Nair—the new global CEO of French luxury house "Chanel"

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The London-based Indian and former Unilever executive has been appointed the new global CEO of the French luxury house

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Leena Nair's LinkedIn describes her as "the first female, first Asian, and youngest ever CHRO of Unilever."

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Nair, 52, recently made headlines when she was named Global Chief Executive Officer of Chanel, a French luxury house.

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With 30 years experience at Unilever , her appointment is said to be an effort to bring an outsider's perspective to the fashion industry

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The XLRI Jamshedpur alumna is also recognised as one of Fortune India's Most Powerful Women 2021

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Alain Wertheimer, who co-owns the brand with his brother Gerard, will move to the role of global executive chairman

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Chanel, known for its tweed suits, quilted handbags and No. 5 fragrance, said Nair would join the group in January

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Leena Nair said she is “humbled and honoured” to be appointed to the top post at the French luxury fashion house"

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Nair joins a long list of Indian-origin CEOs, including Parag Agrawal, Sundar Pichai, and Sadya Nadella, who lead multinational corporations

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