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Laura Ashley brand boosted with arrival of new president

British heritage brand welcomes Carolyn D’Angelo as managing director, brands and president.

Gordon Brothers, owner of Laura Ashley, has further strengthened the British heritage brand, welcoming Carolyn D’Angelo as its new managing director, brands and president.

Carolyn (pictured) has almost 30 years experience in licensing, marketing, branding and merchandising in the home and fashion industries, having held roles at Iconix Brand Group, Sequential Brands Group and Marquee Brands.

As president of Laura Ashley, Carolyn will lead the brand as it continues to develop and expand categories and geographies within the consumer home and fashion sectors.

“Having a seasoned executive like Carolyn as president of Laura Ashley is yet another exciting step in the brand’s evolution,” said Tobias Nanda, president, brands at Gordon Brothers. “We’re confident that under her exceptional leadership, Laura Ashley can achieve milestone growth in the US and internationally, ensuring the brand reconnects with its base and reaches new consumers.”

Gordon Brothers acquired the Laura Ashley brand, archives and related IP in April 2020 and confirmed a partnership with Next in October. The spring 2021 collection launched online and in select Next stores in March 2021.

The collection features the classic Laura Ashley homeware, alongside an array of new designs. A selection of products is available in 48 Next stores in the UK and at a dedicated, flagship ‘shop in shop’ in London’s Westfield, Shepherds Bush.

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