Paul Smith taps ex-Selfridges, Fortnum & Mason exec as MD amid week of retail reshuffles

Paul Smith has named a former Selfridges and Fortnum & Mason executive as managing director, headlining a wave of fashion retail leadership changes that also touch Harvey Nichols and trade show CIFF.

— Filed Fri, 15 May, 2026, 07:06 IST · Source Drapers · Updated

Paul Smith has appointed a former Selfridges and Fortnum & Mason executive as its new managing director, part of a broader week of fashion retail leadership changes that also include moves at Harvey Nichols and CIFF.