Geoffroy van Raemdonck
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Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
CEO
New York, US
Profile Verified by The Marque
Last Updated: 22 Sep 2026
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In Their Own Right
Biography
Geoffroy van Raemdonck is the Chief Executive Officer of Exemplar Luxury Group, the luxury collective uniting Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.
Van Raemdonck is an accomplished luxury retail executive who brings deep relationships and decades of experience leading global consumer brands and retail organizations through complex transformations, restoring profitability and sustainable growth. Previously, he served as CEO of Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) from 2018 until its acquisition by Saks Global in December 2024. As the visionary leader in NMG’s transformation, van Raemdonck enabled strategic and performance-driven business decisions – fostering innovative thinking and leading the company’s growth strategy. During his tenure, he led NMG through a chapter 11 restructuring and successfully transformed the organization into a growing and profitable business, driving momentum and fostering innovation to elevate the customer experience.
Van Raemdonck has built a career driving performance improvements at several prominent luxury brands in Europe and the United States. Prior to NMG, van Raemdonck served in leadership roles at Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren and St. John Knits.
A native of Brussels, van Raemdonck graduated summa cum laude from the Université Catholique de Louvain in Belgium with a master’s in business and sciences. He later obtained an MBA from the University of Chicago in 1998.
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Background
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2026 — Present
CEO
Exemplar Luxury Group
Exemplar Luxury Group is the luxury collective uniting coveted brands with unrivaled customer experiences across Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman.
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1995 — 2004
Senior Manager
The Boston Consulting Group
Founded in 1963, Boston Consulting Group is a prominent international management consulting corporation. Along with Bain & Company and McKinsey & Company, it is one of the Big Three – the world's three largest and most successful consulting companies.
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2018 — 2024
CEO
Neiman Marcus Group
Founded in 1907, the Neiman Marcus Group, formerly Neiman-Marcus, is an American chain of luxury department stores stocking luxurious and distinctive items from across the globe.
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2014 — 2017
Group President of Europe, Middle East & Africa
Ralph Lauren Corporation
Established by fashion designer Ralph Lauren in 1967, Ralph Lauren Corporation is a leading American fashion house manufacturing mid-range to high-end items.
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2013 — 2014
CEO
St. John Knits
St. John is an elegant American clothing brand founded in 1962 that plays a leading role in women's knitwear. The label is known for its Chanel-inspired jackets and heavy use of primary colors.
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2011 — 2013
President of South Europe
Louis Vuitton
Founded in 1854 in Paris, France, Louis Vuitton is a high-end fashion brand and company. It is amongst the most profitable businesses in the world.
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2008 — 2011
Various Roles
Louis Vuitton
Geoffroy held various roles during his time at Louis Vuitton, including Acting President of North America and Senior Vice President of the Northern Region.
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2006 — 2008
Senior Vice President Creative Team
L Brands
L Brands was a leading American specialty retail corporation. It has now spilt into two companies, Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works.
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2004 — 2006
Vice President Brand Development
Express
Founded in 1980, Express is an influential US retail company that primarily serves young men and women.
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2026 — 2026
CEO
Saks Global
Saks Global was an American holding company of luxury multi-brand department stores and commercial property.
In The News
Newsfeed
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11 August 2026 · Vogue
Exemplar Luxury Group Is Ready to Win Back Brands and VICs
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27 June 2026 · The New York Times
Saks Emerges From Bankruptcy With Plan to Focus on Luxury Shopping and Service
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27 June 2026 · The Business of Fashion
Saks Global Exits Bankruptcy and Rebrands to Exemplar Luxury Group
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26 June 2026 · WWD
New Exemplar Luxury Group Plans Life After Saks Bankruptcy
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8 June 2026 · CNBC
Saks Global CEO on securing court approval for bankruptcy restructuring
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5 June 2026 · WWD
Saks Global CEO’s Goals: $85M in 2026 EBITDA and $9B in GMV by 2030
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3 June 2026 · The Business of Fashion
Five Top CEOs Will Take the Stage at BoF VOICES 2026
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12 May 2026 · The Business of Fashion
Exclusive: Can Saks Get Back on Track? CEO Van Raemdonck Makes His Case
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4 May 2026 · Wall Street Journal
The CEO of Saks Global Says the Company Is Ready for a Comeback
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13 March 2026 · WWD
Navigating the Saks Global Bankruptcy — the Roadmap Ahead
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26 February 2026 · Bloomberg
Saks Global CEO Says Top Brands Are Shipping Despite Bankruptcy
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16 January 2026 · Forbes
What’s Next For Saks Post-Bankruptcy As Geoffroy Van Raemdonck Takes Over
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15 January 2026 · Bloomberg
Saks Creditors Make a $1.5 Billion Bet on New CEO Van Raemdonck
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14 January 2026 · Fortune
Can Saks’ new CEO repair the damage done to the luxury retailer?
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16 December 2025 · PR Newswire
Luxury Retail Titan Geoffroy van Raemdonck Joins Verneek as Strategic Advisor and Investor
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19 September 2025 · Yahoo! Finance
Navigating the Luxury Market, BCG Execs Offer Advice
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15 September 2025 · PR Newswire
RLC Global Forum 2026 to Convene in Riyadh as Global Growth Crossroads Emerge
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17 April 2025 · Businesswire
Exclusive Resorts Appoints Two New Board Members to Accelerate Strategic Growth
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8 July 2024 · Dallas Innovates
The Last Word: Neiman Marcus Group CEO on Neiman’s $2.65B Acquisition by Saks Fifth Avenue
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15 May 2024 · WWD
Neiman Marcus CEO Says the Company Is ‘Ahead of Achieving’ Sustainability Goals
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3 March 2024 · PR Newswire
Neiman Marcus Unites the Forces of Luxury Fashion in Pursuit of the Extraordinary
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18 January 2024 · ICR Conference
ICR Conference 2024
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2 November 2023 · WWD
Geoffroy van Raemdonck on Culture, Interaction and Retail’s Volatility
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26 July 2023 · Forbes
America’s Best Employers For Women
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28 March 2023 · Forbes
Neiman Marcus Understands Luxury Exclusivity Means Being the Incomparable One Among Many
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17 January 2023 · NRF | National Retail Federation
NRF | Retail’s Big Show
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1 September 2022
Goldman Sachs 29th Annual Global Retailing Conference
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26 July 2022 · Forbes
America’s Best Employers For Women
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14 June 2022 · Forbes
With Last Quarter Sales Up 30%, Neiman Marcus Is Prepared For Changing Economic Winds
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14 April 2022
Talking French and American Sustainability
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12 April 2022 · Neiman Marcus Group
Neiman Marcus Group CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck Honored with the Late Virgil Abloh...
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8 April 2022 · Forbes
Farfetch To Invest Up To $200 Million In Neiman Marcus Group As Legacy Retailer Replatforms Bergdorf
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6 April 2022 · Forbes
Farfetch Extends Its Vision For New Luxury Retail By Investing $200 Million In Neiman Marcus
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6 April 2022
Meet the Dallas 500: Geoffroy van Raemdonck
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5 April 2022 · Footwear News
Farfetch Invests $200 Million in Neiman Marcus Group as the Retailer Continues Its Digital Evolution
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30 March 2022 · Forbes
Neiman Marcus Sets Ambitious Goals For Inaugural ESG Report, Which Was Years In The Making
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16 February 2022 · The Dallas Morning News
Neiman Marcus plans new Dallas office hub to address remote working
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10 February 2022 · Fortune
How Neiman Marcus CEO is riding the luxury pandemic boom to rebuild post-bankruptcy
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7 February 2022 · Footwear News
How Neiman Marcus Group Is Spotlighting Virgil Abloh’s Legacy for Black History Month
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1 February 2022
Neiman Marcus Group Celebrates Black History Month by Amplifying Black Voices Through Fashion Schola
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17 January 2022
Neiman Marcus Group Celebrates the Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Formative Years
Education
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The University of Chicago
MBA | Entrepreneurship and Strategy
1997 — 1998
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Université catholique de Louvain
MS | Business and Science
1992 — 1995
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Université Saint-Louis - Bruxelles
BS | Business
1990 — 1992
Areas Of Focus