Julie Gilhart is stepping down from her role at Mulberry after nearly a decade, effective post AGM.
- Gilhart originally joined Mulberry’s board in December 2014, contributing significantly during her tenure.
- Prior to Mulberry, Gilhart garnered 18 years of experience at Barneys New York as fashion director.
- Mulberry’s AGM, where Gilhart’s departure becomes official, is slated for 19 November 2024.
- Chris Roberts commends Gilhart’s decade-long service, expressing the board’s gratitude and best wishes.
Julie Gilhart, a seasoned executive with a notable history at Mulberry, has announced her departure from the company’s board. She has served as a non-executive director since December 2014, contributing her extensive fashion industry expertise.
Gilhart’s career prior to Mulberry was distinguished by an 18-year stint at Barneys New York. Her role as fashion director there has left a lasting impact on the fashion world, bringing valuable insights to Mulberry during her tenure.
Mulberry has scheduled its annual general meeting for 19 November 2024, which marks the official end to Gilhart’s service on the board. This meeting will finalise the transition, as she will not seek re-election and will step down afterwards.
Chris Roberts, the chairman of Mulberry, acknowledged Gilhart’s contributions over nearly ten years. He expressed appreciation on behalf of the board, stating, “On behalf of the board, I would like to thank Julie for her contribution to Mulberry over the past decade, and we wish her well for the future.”
In other board developments, Frasers Group recently increased its stake in Mulberry from 36.8% to 37.2% by purchasing an additional 3.93 million shares. This financial development follows Frasers’ £83 million takeover bid, which was unsuccessful.
Julie Gilhart’s departure represents a significant change in Mulberry’s board as the company anticipates its AGM.
