St. John Knits, a brand managed by global luxury fashion group Lanvin Group, appointed Mandy West as CEO, effective March 6, 2026.
West joined the company in 2019 and, most recently, served as chief commercial officer.
During her tenure, she also served as senior VP of Retail, Wholesale and Buying, overseeing the company’s retail store strategy and broader commercial operations.
Before joining St. John Knits, West held management roles at Intermix, Nike and Tesla. West was at Nike in the 20-teens, serving as a regional sales manager and running specialty representative.
St. John Knits said of West’s appointment that it “marks an internal promotion for the company as it continues to develop its retail and commercial operations.”
Lanvin Group’s headquarters are in Shanghai, China, and Milan, Italy, and it manages worldwide brands, including Lanvin, Wolford, Sergio Rossi, and St. John Knits.
Images courtesy St John Knits/Lanvin Group
