Melbourne Fashion Festival’s CEO Graeme Lewsey will step down from his position just one month out from the event with Yolanda Finch, MFF’s COO taking over as acting CEO.
Lewsey will remain as a principal correspondent for the MFF business while the board looks for his replacement.
Lewsey has led the festival for more than a decade and has contributed to its significant growth through creative event delivery, curation, programming and innovative consumer marketing.
“Graeme has led the festival to great heights during his stewardship, serving three chairs and delivering extraordinary outcomes,” said Launa Inman, Paypal Melbourne Fashion Festival chair.
Under Lewsey’s tenure, the festival delivered an impact on fashion designers and retailers earning the reputation of ‘Australia’s largest fashion event’.
“It’s been an absolute honour and privilege to have served the Australian fashion industry at the helm of this significant major event,” said Lewsey.
“I’m incredibly grateful for the many members of the current and previous MFF boards who have given me so much support and encouragement as their CEO and I acknowledge the contributions from the talented individuals and suppliers who’ve been of the Festival over the years,” he said.
No reason was given for his resignation.
The PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival will take place between March 3 – 12 and it is scheduled to deliver both live and virtual events.
