Recognised as the one of the world’s premier luxury fashion retailers, Harvey Nichols today announces that Manju Malhotra has resigned from her position as chief executive officer at Harvey Nichols.
Having joined Harvey Nichols in 1998 as a newly qualified chartered accountant, Malhotra held a number of roles prior to becoming group finance director in 2010. She was promoted to the role of co-chief operating officer in 2018, with joint responsibility for leading the business before she was promoted to CEO in January 2020.
Manju will remain in her role until the end of 2023. In the meantime, Pearson Poon, Harvey Nichols’ executive director, has been promoted to the role of vice chairman. Pearson Poon will lead the business and will work closely with Malhotra until the appointment of her replacement.
Sir Dickson Poon, chairman of Harvey Nichols commented: “On behalf of the Board, I want to thank Manju for her loyalty over the years and leadership since becoming CEO. Manju has been instrumental in driving the business through unprecedented times and laid out strong foundations which we will continue to build on for the future.”
Malhotra, CEO, said: “I have had the most amazing 25 years at Harvey Nichols, starting from a member of the finance team to becoming CEO. I have been fortunate to work with many wonderfully talented people and partners both in the UK and internationally. Together, we have galvanised Harvey Nichols, leveraging its position in the market as a luxury destination delivering exceptional in-store and digital customer experiences.”
Pearson Poon, vice chairman added: “I had the pleasure of working with Manju over the years where she always demonstrated great commitment towards the brand, I would like to wish her all the best in her new endeavours. As I assume my new role, I look forward to working closely with our people, brands and partners to navigate this next chapter.”
