Geoffroy van Raemdonck
Chief executive of Saks Global
Geoffroy van Raemdonck is the luxury retail executive appointed chief executive of Saks Global in January 2026, when the owner of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman filed for Chapter 11. He previously led Neiman Marcus Group and held senior roles at Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren and St. John Knits.
| Role | Chief executive of Saks Global |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Saks Global |
| Since | 13 January 2026 |
| Previous role | Chief executive of Neiman Marcus Group |
| Earlier | Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren, St. John Knits |
Who is Geoffroy van Raemdonck?
Geoffroy van Raemdonck is the chief executive of Saks Global, the American luxury retail group that operates Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks Off 5th, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. He was appointed on 13 January 2026 as the group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, and was tasked with leading the restructuring and stabilising operations. Before that he was chief executive of Neiman Marcus Group, which Saks later acquired.
Career
Van Raemdonck has worked across both luxury brands and luxury retail. His documented roles include:
- Louis Vuitton: earlier senior roles
- 2013: chief executive of St. John Knits, succeeding Glenn McMahon
- 2014: group president for Europe at Ralph Lauren, based in Geneva
- Later: chief executive of Neiman Marcus Group
- Since 13 January 2026: chief executive of Saks Global
His appointment at Saks Global followed a rapid sequence of leadership changes. Marc Metrick stepped down on 2 January 2026 and executive chairman Richard Baker took over as chief executive, before Baker himself stepped down from both roles on 13 January, the day van Raemdonck was named.
Influence on the fashion business
The Saks Global restructuring is one of the most significant events for luxury wholesale in the United States in years. Department stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman are key outlets for European and American designer brands, and the group's financial strain affected many suppliers. Brands publicly backed the new leadership: Brunello Cucinelli said it strongly believed that van Raemdonck and his team, including Lana Todorovich, could expertly lead the historic department store business.
His earlier career on the brand side, at Louis Vuitton and Ralph Lauren, gives him experience of both sides of the wholesale relationship, which is central to the negotiations a retailer in restructuring must hold with its vendors.
Why it matters
Geoffroy van Raemdonck now leads the largest group of luxury department stores in North America through a restructuring that will shape how luxury brands distribute in the United States. Whether Saks Global can stabilise under his leadership is a key question for designers, brands and investors across the fashion industry.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Geoffroy van Raemdonck?
Geoffroy van Raemdonck is the chief executive of Saks Global, appointed in January 2026. He previously led Neiman Marcus Group and held senior roles at Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren and St. John Knits.
Why was Geoffroy van Raemdonck appointed at Saks Global?
He was appointed on 13 January 2026 as Saks Global filed for Chapter 11 protection, to lead the company through its restructuring. He replaced Richard Baker, who had taken over from Marc Metrick less than two weeks earlier.