Burberry has named Jonathan Akeroyd, currently the boss of Versace, as its new CEO. He will replace Marco Gobbetti who is leaving at the end of this year to return to Italy to head up Salvatore Ferragamo. Akeroyd has been the boss of Milan-based Gianni Versace since 2016. The label was sold to US group Capri, behind Michael Kors, in 2018. Prior to that Akeroyd led Alexander McQueen for more than a decade, overseeing a turnaround there. He has also held senior roles at Harrords.

Jonathan Akeroyd will commence his new role at Burberry from 1 April 2022.