Company
KCD
Description
For the first time in almost 30 years, KCD has a new top executive. The powerhouse fashion public relations firm, which works with a who’s who of major fashion brands, from sector giant Louis Vuitton to white-hot Miu Miu, has promoted KCD veteran Rachna Shah to global chief executive, as Julie Mannion, who has led the agency since 1994, relinquishes her current role to become chairman of the board.
FundzWatch™ Score
84
Medium Activity
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