Pandora CEO will retire in 2026 as marketing chief takes helm

Core Insights - Danish jewellery maker Pandora's president and CEO Alexander Lacik will retire in March 2026 after nearly seven years in the role, with Berta de Pablos-Barbier, the current chief marketing officer, set to succeed him [1][5] - Under Lacik's leadership, Pandora has seen significant growth, including a 45% increase in revenue and an expansion of the global workforce from 24,000 to 37,000 [4] Leadership Transition - Berta de Pablos-Barbier joined Pandora's executive leadership team in November 2024 and has a strong background in the luxury goods industry, having previously served as president and CEO of LVMH's champagne brands [2][3] - De Pablos-Barbier expressed her honor in taking over as CEO and highlighted Pandora's potential for sustained growth as an accessible jewellery company [3] Strategic Evolution - The company aims to continue its strategic evolution as a full jewellery brand, building on the strong results achieved during Lacik's tenure [2] - Lacik emphasized the successful establishment of Pandora as a leading global consumer brand and expressed confidence in de Pablos-Barbier's ability to lead the company forward [5]