Pierre-Yves Roussel has served as Chief Executive Officer of Tory Burch LLC since January 2019. In his role, he has overseen the brand’s accelerated global expansion, reinforced its leadership in core categories with the strategic launch of several bestselling product lines, and amplified brand desirability while driving operational excellence.
 
Mr. Roussel joined Tory Burch after serving 15 years as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the LVMH Fashion Group. During his time there, he successfully led the repositioning and global development of the Group’s fashion brands portfolio, bringing in such talented designers as Phoebe Philo (Celine), Jonathan Anderson (Loewe and J.W. Anderson), Riccardo Tisci (Givenchy), and Humberto Leon and Carol Lim (Kenzo). He also worked closely with Marc Jacobs on his eponymous label. Prior to LVMH, Mr. Roussel worked for 15 years at McKinsey & Company in Europe and Asia where, as Senior Partner, he led the global luxury and retail practice.
 
Committed to fostering the next generation of fashion leaders, Mr. Roussel has a history of supporting and mentoring emerging talent in the industry. In 2021, he forged a partnership between Tory Burch and the Parsons School of Design, including the establishment of a $1 million endowed scholarship fund. He has served as a jury member for the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers, ANDAM Fashion Award, and the CFDA Fashion Incubator. Over the past several years, he has acted as a business mentor to the winners.
 
Mr. Roussel has an M.B.A. from the Wharton Business School, where he currently serves on the Baker Retailing Center board. He holds a postgraduate degree from Brussels University and a B.S. from the École de Commerce de Paris.