Appointment
Mytheresa Names Francis Belin as New CEO Effective January 2026
Luxury retail veteran and former Christie’s Asia Pacific president to lead the high-end e-commerce platform as Michael Kliger transitions to head its parent company, LuxExperience.
Mytheresa has appointed Francis Belin as its new CEO, with his tenure beginning on January 1, 2026. Belin, who brings extensive experience from the luxury and jewellery sectors, will take over from Michael Kliger, who is set to become CEO of LuxExperience, Mytheresa’s parent company. LuxExperience expanded its portfolio last year by acquiring luxury platforms Net-a-Porter, Porter, and Yoox.
Belin joins Mytheresa following a nine-year stint at Christie’s, where he most recently served as President of Asia Pacific until October. His earlier roles include senior vice president for Swarovski Asia Pacific, managing director for Jaeger-LeCoultre in Japan, and management consultant at McKinsey & Company. He has also served on the boards of Enzo Jewelry and Ben Thanh Jewelry.
In a related leadership update, Mytheresa’s chief marketing and customer officer, Amber Pepper, was recently appointed CEO of the Natural Diamond Council.
Appointment
Mehul Shah Elected President World Federation Of Diamond Bourses (WFDB)
Bharat Diamond Bourse Leader Takes The Helm Of The Global Diamond Federation, Marking A Significant Milestone For India’s Natural Diamond Industry.
Mehul Shah, Vice President of Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), has been elected President of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB). The election took place on Monday, July 12, during the ongoing World Diamond Congress which is currently underway in Singapore. Leaders of the 20 global diamond bourses attending the Congress voted to elect the new office bearers.
Luigi Cosma, President of Borsa Diamanti d’Italia, was elected Vice President of WFDB and Molefi Letsiki, Chairman of the Diamond Dealers Club of South Africa, was elected Treasurer General of WFDB. They have supported his vision for the Federation.
The election of Mehul Shah is an important milestone for the Indian diamond industry and opens a new chapter for the country to play a key role in taking the global diamond industry forward.
Thanking the delegates and Presidents of global diamond bourses, Mehul Shah said:
“I am humbled by this appointment and proud to have represented India and Bharat Diamond Bourse on an international stage. This new responsibility given to me is rooted in my journey of four decades of commitment to the natural diamond industry. He also added, “As the delegates to the Congress deliberate over the way forward in a challenging global market, I am confident that the discussions in Singapore will lead to meaningful outcomes. The new leadership team at WFDB is committed to taking forward the vision of the Congress and building a stronger future for the industry.”
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