### **Hermès Appoints New Board Members, Including Former Spy Chief and BNP Paribas CEO**
**Paris, March 26, 2025** – Luxury powerhouse Hermès is shaking up its leadership by nominating three high-profile figures to its board, including a former French intelligence chief and the CEO of BNP Paribas. The proposed additions—Bernard Emié (ex-head of France’s DGSE spy agency), Jean-Laurent Bonnafé (BNP Paribas CEO), and Cécile Béliot-Zind (CEO of dairy giant Bel Group)—will face a shareholder vote on April 30.
With the Hermès family holding a commanding 67% stake, the move signals strategic evolution while maintaining tight control. Will these appointments bring fresh expertise or cloak-and-dagger intrigue to the iconic brand? Stay tuned.
*(Source: Bloomberg / The Business of Fashion)*
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**Why It Matters:**
– **Power Players:** A spy chief, a banking heavyweight, and a food industry leader—unlikely allies shaping luxury’s future.
– **Family Firm Grip:** Despite new faces, the Hermès dynasty’s dominance remains unshaken.
– **April Showdown:** Shareholders will decide if this bold reshuffle gets the green light.
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