Burberry appoints two new people for leadership team

Fashion brand Burberry, has today reported that it has two new people joining its leadership team.

Leanne Wood, who will be joining the company in November, will take on the role of chief people and corporate affairs officer which was a newly created role. Ms Wood, who will be responsible for human resources across the world and Burberry’s corporate affairs, will be reporting to Christopher Bailey, Burberry chief creative and chief executive officer.

Also joining the leadership team is Fumbi Chima as chief information officer, who will be overseeing Burberry’s technology division and will be reporting to John Smith, chief operating officer.

Commenting, Christopher Bailey said: “Both Leanne and Fumbi will play key roles in Burberry’s leadership team as we begin the implementation of our plans for increased customer focus and product and brand development in the coming years.”