GHD new ANZ Managing Director, Stephane Leathers, has been appointed to lead Australia and New Zealand operations.
GHD has announced the appointment of Stephanie Leathers as the new Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand (ANZ), effective 8th October 2024. Leathers, a seasoned executive with a strong background in the fashion and lifestyle sector, succeeds Ludovic Dellazzeri, who has led the company through a transformative nine-year period.
Leathers brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having spent the past several years in senior leadership positions, most notably as Chief Executive Officer at Aje Collective. Her extensive expertise includes driving strategic growth, enhancing brand presence, and leading teams to achieve exceptional results. With a proven track record in both retail and e-commerce, Leathers is well-equipped to navigate the dynamic ANZ market.
“We are thrilled to welcome Steph to the GHD family,” said Ross Leibbrandt, APAC Regional MD at GHD. “Her leadership and deep industry experience make her the ideal person to take our ANZ business forward. We are confident she will continue to build on the incredible foundation laid by Ludovic and the team and take the brand to new heights.”
In her new role, Leathers aims to leverage GHD’s rich legacy of excellence and innovation. “I am honoured to be joining GHD,” she stated. “I look forward to driving GHD’s next chapter of success in the ANZ market.”
Dellazzeri, who expressed gratitude for his time at GHD, reflected on the significant growth the company experienced under his leadership. “It has been an honour to lead the ANZ team during such a dynamic period of growth. I am incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together and leave knowing the brand is in excellent hands,” he remarked.
“We are thrilled to welcome Steph to the ghd family,” said Ross Leibbrandt, ghd APAC Regional MD. “Her leadership and deep industry experience make her the ideal person to take our ANZ business forward. We are confident she will continue to build on the incredible foundation laid by Ludovic and the team and take the brand to new heights.”
“I am honoured to be joining ghd” said Leathers, “a brand with a rich legacy of excellence and innovation, yet an even more exciting trajectory ahead. I am looking forward to driving ghd’s next chapter of success in the ANZ market.”
