Ex-fortnum chief Venters fashions new role at Paul Smith
Briefly

Ewan Venters has been appointed as a non-executive director at Paul Smith Ltd, following his tenure as CEO of Hauser & Wirth. Sir Paul Smith regards this as a pivotal development in the brand's evolution. Venters, recognized for his contributions to international trade, brings extensive experience from his past roles at Fortnum & Mason and Selfridges. His involvement indicates a strategic aim for innovation and expansion in the company, which originally gained its reputation in menswear before diversifying its product offerings. Venters expresses admiration for Paul Smith as a quintessential British brand.
His appointment as a non-executive director comes shortly after stepping down as CEO of global contemporary art gallery Hauser & Wirth, where he also oversaw the acquisition of London's famous Groucho Club.
Sir Paul Smith, founder and chairman of the eponymous fashion brand, described Venters' arrival as "a pivotal moment", emphasising that the company is exploring "key strategies to shape the future" of the business.
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