Galeries Lafayette reshuffles management ranks
What: Galeries Lafayette implements comprehensive leadership restructuring, strengthening its executive team with cross-functional appointments.
Why it is important: The leadership restructuring reflects Galeries Lafayette's commitment to maintaining family control while modernising its management structure to address evolving retail challenges.
Galeries Lafayette has announced a significant reorganisation of its management structure following the death of matriarch Ginette Moulin. Following Arthur Lemoine’s appointment as CEO, reporting to Nicolas Houzé, who continues as President of the Executive Board, the company has also strengthened its executive team with several key appointments: Guillaume Houzé has been promoted to chief image and innovation officer after 11 years as director of image and communications, Emmanuelle Greth has been named chief human resources and CSR officer, and Matthieu Caloni has taken over as chief financial officer. These changes come as part of a broader transformation strategy, with the company seeking to leverage creativity and technology as core pillars of its differentiation strategy. The restructuring aims to create a more agile, consistent, and forward-looking model while maintaining the group's position as a benchmark player in retail and creation.
IADS Notes: The latest management reshuffle at Galeries Lafayette reflects a carefully orchestrated succession plan. As reported in February 2025, the passing of Ginette Moulin at 98 followed her strategic handover of the Motier holding control to Philippe Houzé and the fifth generation in August 2024. The appointment of Arthur Lemoine as CEO in July 2025, reporting to Nicolas Houzé who continues as President of the Executive Board, builds upon his successful implementation of the EUR 400 million investment plan announced in November 2024. This transition demonstrates the group's ability to balance family continuity with professional management, as evidenced by the creation of new executive roles including Guillaume Houzé as chief image and innovation officer, and the appointment of experienced executives like Emmanuelle Greth and Matthieu Caloni to key positions.
