Thierry Perusat has been appointed president of French denim company Kaporal. He succeeds Laurent Emsellem, who founded the brand in 2004 and will now assume the role of chairman of the board..
Perusat has over 25 years of experience in the fashion industry, having held senior positions at companies including Celio, Naf Naf, and La Halle. He most recently served as CEO of French menswear brand Celio..
In his new role, Perusat will be responsible for overseeing Kaporal’s global operations and continuing to develop the brand’s international presence. Kaporal currently has over 500 stores in 25 countries..
“I am very excited to join Kaporal and to contribute to the brand’s continued growth,” said Perusat. “Kaporal has a strong foundation and a talented team, and I am confident that we can achieve great things together.”.
Emsellem said that he is confident that Perusat is the right person to lead Kaporal into the future..
“Thierry is a highly experienced and respected executive with a deep understanding of the fashion industry,” said Emsellem. “I am confident that he will be able to build on the success that we have achieved over the past 20 years.”.
Kaporal was founded in 2004 by Laurent Emsellem and Pascal Perri. The brand is known for its high-quality denim products, which are designed in France and produced in Europe. Kaporal has a strong presence in the French market, and is also expanding rapidly internationally..
In 2019, Kaporal was acquired by private equity firm LBO France. The acquisition provided Kaporal with the financial resources to continue its international expansion and to invest in new product development..
Under Perusat’s leadership, Kaporal is expected to continue to grow its international presence and to invest in new product development. The brand is also expected to focus on sustainability, and is committed to reducing its environmental impact..
Kaporal is a leading French denim brand with a strong international presence. The brand is known for its high-quality products and its commitment to sustainability. Under Perusat’s leadership, Kaporal is expected to continue to grow and to achieve even greater success..
