Burberry appoints Klaus Bierbrauer as Chief Supply Chain and Industrial Officer

Burberry announces the appointment of Klaus Bierbrauer as Chief Supply Chain and Industrial Officer, with immediate effect.

In this newly-created role, Klaus will lead Burberry’s supply chain and product development teams globally. He will join the Executive Committee and report to Burberry Chief Executive Officer Jonathan Akeroyd. 

Klaus joins Burberry after more than 20 years in supply chain and ready-to-wear operations roles at Kering Group, predominantly at Gucci and Saint Laurent. He most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of Alexander McQueen.

Jonathan Akeroyd, Chief Executive Officer, Burberry: “Klaus has a wealth of experience in supply chain and industrialisation. Bringing our supply chain and product development teams together under his leadership will drive greater connectivity, while ensuring end-to-end ownership for delivery. I am delighted that Klaus will be joining our leadership team and I am excited about working closely with him to achieve our ambitions.”