The French luxury brand Dior wants to control a bigger portion of its own supply chain following an Italian supplier incident. The company has announced the establishment of a new industrial department, which will work to maintain artisanal know-how and enhance production capacities over the long run.
“It is more important than ever to sustainably support our various production processes at each stage of manufacturing, respecting the ethical regulations in force, overseeing all the house’s activities, while preserving and promoting Dior’s creativity, craftsmanship and exceptional savoir-faire,” said Delphine Arnault, chairman and chief executive officer of Christian Dior Couture.
Giorgio Striano, who will become chief industrial officer on January 2, will lead the new department. Striano will be in charge of all Dior industrial operations from Milan and will answer directly to CEO Delphine Arnault. He will also become a member of the executive committee of the French house.
Another member of the newly established department will be Nicolas Carré. He will replace Patrice Guillemin, who will become head of industrial projects, as industrial director for leather goods, shoes, and costume jewelry on December 1. Striano will receive direct reports from both. Carré will lead production in Florence as he transfers from the LVMH brand Louis Vuitton to Dior. His most recent position was industrial director at Louis Vuitton, where he oversaw the accessories and leather goods divisions. Prior to that, he oversaw the brand’s Atelier d’Asnières and served as group development manager for the women’s leather lines.
