Tory Burch names new North America president

Tory Burch announced on Wednesday the appointment of Joëlle Grunberg to the role of president of North America, effective November 10. 

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Grunberg succeeds Christophe de Pous, who is leaving the American fashion company to “pursue other opportunities,” according to a press release.

In her new role, Grunberg will be responsible for the New York-based brand’s retail, e-commerce and wholesale operations in the North America region. Based in New York, the executive will report to chief executive officer, Pierre-Yves Roussel. 

A fashion and luxury veteran, Grunberg has held multiple C-suite roles  across Europe and the United States. She joins Tory Burch from McKinsey & Company, where she was a partner in the retail – fashion and luxury practice for North America. Prior to that, she served in executive leadership roles at Wolverine Worldwide, Lacoste and Galeries Lafayette. 

“Joëlle is an accomplished executive with a vast range of experience in our industry,” said Roussel, who is also Burch’s husband.

“She brings with her a growth mindset in alignment with our approach, as well as a strong track record of success driving customer engagement and omni-channel results. I look forward to working with her to further capitalize on our strength and potential in North America.”

Opening its first store in New York City in 2004, North America is Tory Burch’s largest market. Today, the brand’s retail footprint includes 125 stores across the United States and Canada, representing nearly one-third of its global network.

In addition to its digital presence, Tory Burch is sold in select department stores, including Nordstrom, Saks, Bloomingdales and Neiman Marcus.