Kaporal, the French denim specialist, has announced the appointment of Thierry Pérusat as president, effective immediately. Pérusat succeeds Laurent Milchior, who is leaving the company after four years at the helm..
A graduate of the ESSEC business school, Pérusat began his career at Carrefour, where he held various management positions for 10 years. He then joined the Camaïeu group, where he was successively director of purchasing, director of products and director of brands. In 2015, he became general manager of the Tape à l’Oeil brand..
Pérusat’s appointment comes at a time when Kaporal is facing a number of challenges, including the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the increasing competition in the denim market. However, the company is also benefiting from the growing popularity of casual wear and the increasing demand for sustainable fashion..
In a statement, Kaporal’s majority shareholder, the Montefiore Investment fund, said that Pérusat’s .
