Arthur Lemoine appointed as Galeries Lafayette’s Chief Executive Officer
What: Galeries Lafayette appoints Arthur Lemoine as CEO, succeeding Nicolas Houzé in a strategic leadership transition aimed at driving the company's next phase of development across physical and digital retail channels.
Why it is important: This strategic succession highlights how family-owned retail businesses can successfully manage leadership transitions while maintaining momentum in their transformation initiatives and market expansion plans.
Galeries Lafayette has announced the appointment of Arthur Lemoine as CEO, reporting to Nicolas Houzé, who continues as President of the Executive Board. This leadership evolution marks a significant milestone in the company's development strategy, with Lemoine tasked with furthering the group's leadership in department stores and enhancing brand visibility both domestically and internationally.
Nicolas Houzé expressed confidence in Lemoine's appointment, citing his strategic vision, ability to unite teams, and deep understanding of fashion and retail sectors as key attributes for leading this new chapter. With over fifteen years of experience within the group, Lemoine brings intimate knowledge of the company's challenges and ambitions. In his response, Lemoine acknowledged the responsibility of leading this unique family enterprise, emphasising his commitment to advancing the company's mission of making high-end creation accessible while promoting French art de vivre globally.
IADS Notes: Arthur Lemoine's appointment as CEO of Galeries Lafayette follows significant strategic developments throughout 2024-2025. His elevation builds upon his successful role in implementing the €400 million investment plan announced in February 2025, which focused on store network optimisation and flagship renovation. As reported in July 2025, under his leadership as Chief Buying Officer, the Haussmann flagship achieved double-digit growth through enhanced luxury brand partnerships and space optimization. This appointment comes amid broader corporate evolution, following the August 2024 governance shift at Motier holding company and the subsequent strengthening of digital capabilities, as seen with January 2025's appointment of a new e-commerce director. The transition reflects the company's commitment to balancing heritage preservation with innovation, a strategy that has already shown results with the flagship's strong performance in early 2025.
