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Julian Levy was one of DFS Group’s most senior and respected executives |
MALAYSIA. The Valiram Group announced today the appointment of Julian Levy as Chief Operating Officer, effective 1 January.
Levy was formerly President of the US Group for the world’s leading travel retailer DFS Group, where he was responsible for the operations of approximately half the company’s worldwide business. He first joined DFS Group in the UK in 1988 and thereafter held a number of key positions within the organisation in the UK, Oceania, mainland US, Hawaii and Micronesia.
He joins the group at a critical point in its development. As reported , The Valiram Group was recently awarded the Changi Terminal Two fashionwear concession, heading strong competition from the incumbent, DFS Group, and from Nuance-Watson (Singapore).
The 8,500sq ft space will see a powerful line-up of brands which will include shop-in-shop concept stores for Bvlgari, Cartier, Bottega Veneta, Chloé, Fendi, Tod’s, Coach, Dunhill & Shanghai Tang.
“Julian brings to the company an extraordinary wealth of experience in the international branded retail field“ |
Ashvin Valiram, Director, The Valiram Group |
For Chloé this will be the first-ever travel retail store to be launched, and other first-time entrants into Changi include Bottega Veneta, Tod’s and Shanghai Tang. Additionally there will be a wide selection of branded accessories including sunglasses, ties, luggage, bags, belts, shoes and costume jewellery from other major brands including Longchamp, Lacoste, Tumi, Swarovski and LeSportsac.
The Valiram Group Director Ashvin Valiram said: “Julian brings to the company an extraordinary wealth of experience in the international branded retail field accumulated over the past 20-plus years, having worked in a multitude of worldwide markets.”
He added: “We believe that the addition of world class expertise and management will add significant strength to the company as we move forward with our domestic and international expansion plans within the luxury retail sector.”
Julian Levy can be contacted now at julian.levy@hotmail.com and from 1 January at Julian.Levy@valiramgroup.com
ABOUT THE VALIRAM GROUP
The Valiram Group, established in 1935, is a leading luxury goods retailer and travel retail specialist with corporate headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and regional offices in Singapore and Jakarta. It aims to bring iconic luxury brands to Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia as well as cutting-edge retail concepts in the travel retail arena.
Brands managed domestically by the Valiram Group in the region include Asprey and Godiva in Malaysia, Coach stores in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia, and Jimmy Choo in Singapore. A Jimmy Choo store is also scheduled to open in Kuala Lumpur by mid-2007.
In addition the Valiram Group operates a number of concessions at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Penang International Airport (PIA) and Changi International Airport. At KLIA the Valiram Group operates Hermès, Montblanc, Dunhill, Coach and Godiva boutiques.
The Valiram Group also conceptualised, built and operates The Flying Emporium, a shopping area in the KLIA domestic terminal. The Swiss Watch Gallery is also located in the KLIA domestic terminal as well as in Penang International Airport.
The company also operates the Bally store at Singapore Changi Airport T1 and Mercedes Benz in T2.
MORE STORIES ON VALIRAM
Valiram hails Changi fashion victory as “a milestone” in its expansion – 10/11/06
Disappointment for DFS as Valiram-owned Luxury Ventures takes Changi fashion award – 08/11/06
