Sergio Rossi CEO Helen Wright will soon join Country Road to lead its brand starting in late March, following controversies involving the fashion retailer’s leadership.
Country Road Group, the parent company of its namesake brand, tapped Spencer Stuart to help in the search for a new brand chief which led to Wright’s appointment, the Australian Financial Review reported.
The recruitment firm has yet to come up with a new CEO for Country Road, with Raju Vuppalapati expected to depart the company, according to the report.
Last August, Country Road Group reportedly appointed former Levi Strauss executive Nicolas Versloot to lead its namesake brand temporarily.
Versloot’s appointment follows Elle Roseby’s departure the prior month.
Former Gap executive Fred Lemoine was also appointed as the new chief sourcing and supply chain officer at Country Road.
The new appointments came after the company found itself in hot water due to alleged sexual harassment and staff bullying committed by its two former leaders.
The company was also caught up in another controversy, alleging its senior managers negotiated rebates with suppliers despite prices having already been agreed.
In July, The Australian reported that Country Road was set to restructure the business which is expected to result in massive staff layoffs.
Inside Retail reached out to Country Road Group for further clarification, but has not received a response.