Geoffroy van Raemdonck
Chief Executive, Saks Global
The Saks Global chief executive and former Neiman Marcus Group CEO brings decades of experience leading global consumer brands and retail organisations.
Geoffroy van Raemdonck is the chief executive officer of Saks Global. Van Raemdonck was appointed to this role in January 2026 to guide the company through a transformative period and into its next chapter. He oversees all of Saks Global’s businesses including Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.
The accomplished luxury retail executive brings deep relationships and decades of experience leading global consumer brands and retail organisations through complex transformations, restoring profitability and sustainable growth. Previously, he served as CEO of Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) from 2018 until its acquisition by Saks Global in December 2024.
Leading NMG’s transformation, van Raemdonck led the company through a chapter 11 restructuring and successfully transformed the organisation into a growing and profitable business, driving momentum and fostering innovation to elevate the customer experience.
Van Raemdonck has built a career driving performance improvements at several prominent luxury brands in Europe and the United States. Prior to NMG, van Raemdonck served in leadership roles at Louis Vuitton, Ralph Lauren and St. John Knits. A native of Brussels, van Raemdonck graduated summa cum laude from the Université Catholique de Louvain in Belgium with a master’s in business and sciences. He later obtained an MBA from the University of Chicago in 1998.
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Saks Global Exits Bankruptcy and Rebrands to Exemplar Luxury Group
The new corporate identity is meant to signal a new chapter for the retailer and hold the retailer accountable to a higher standard of partnership to brands, consumers and its employees, said CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck.
Saks Global Exits Bankruptcy and Rebrands to Exemplar Luxury Group
The new corporate identity is meant to signal a new chapter for the retailer and hold the retailer accountable to a higher standard of partnership to brands, consumers and its employees, said CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck.
The BoF Podcast | Inside Saks Global’s Four-Month Bankruptcy Sprint
Saks Global CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck joins Imran Amed and Cathaleen Chen to explain how he is steering the retailer through bankruptcy in record time — and why he’s betting on the resilience of the American luxury customer to fuel what comes next.
The BoF Podcast | Inside Saks Global’s Four-Month Bankruptcy Sprint
Saks Global CEO Geoffroy van Raemdonck joins Imran Amed and Cathaleen Chen to explain how he is steering the retailer through bankruptcy in record time — and why he’s betting on the resilience of the American luxury customer to fuel what comes next.
Exclusive: Can Saks Get Back on Track? CEO Van Raemdonck Makes His Case
As Saks Global emerges from bankruptcy in record time, the Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman owner has started to pay back critical vendors, rebuilt inventory and halved debt. But winning back the industry's trust is a different challenge altogether.
Exclusive: Can Saks Get Back on Track? CEO Van Raemdonck Makes His Case
As Saks Global emerges from bankruptcy in record time, the Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman owner has started to pay back critical vendors, rebuilt inventory and halved debt. But winning back the industry's trust is a different challenge altogether.
Unpacking Saks Global’s Post-Bankruptcy Plan
The luxury giant has filed its roadmap to exit Chapter 11 this summer, confirming it will not sell Bergdorf Goodman. Under the new deal, bankruptcy lenders will take full ownership, wipe away billions in debt and set the stage for a leaner, more profitable operation.
Unpacking Saks Global’s Post-Bankruptcy Plan
The luxury giant has filed its roadmap to exit Chapter 11 this summer, confirming it will not sell Bergdorf Goodman. Under the new deal, bankruptcy lenders will take full ownership, wipe away billions in debt and set the stage for a leaner, more profitable operation.
Saks Global CEO Says Top Brands Are Shipping Despite Bankruptcy
The goods come from more than 380 brands, including Burberry and those owned by luxury powerhouses LVMH and Kering.
Saks Global CEO Says Top Brands Are Shipping Despite Bankruptcy
The goods come from more than 380 brands, including Burberry and those owned by luxury powerhouses LVMH and Kering.
Saks Global: When Bankruptcy Is Your Best-Case Scenario…
The retailer’s Chapter 11 filing — and $1.75 billion in new financing to keep operating while it restructures — came as a relief to many in the industry. But keeping the doors open is a low bar to clear; there are still unanswered questions about the luxury department store model’s future.
Saks Global: When Bankruptcy Is Your Best-Case Scenario…
The retailer’s Chapter 11 filing — and $1.75 billion in new financing to keep operating while it restructures — came as a relief to many in the industry. But keeping the doors open is a low bar to clear; there are still unanswered questions about the luxury department store model’s future.
Saks’ New CEO Brings Bankruptcy Know-How, Luxury Ties
Geoffroy van Raemdonck, who oversaw Neiman Marcus Group’s emergence from bankruptcy, was appointed to the top job at Saks on Wednesday as part of the retailer’s Chapter 11 filing.
Saks’ New CEO Brings Bankruptcy Know-How, Luxury Ties
Geoffroy van Raemdonck, who oversaw Neiman Marcus Group’s emergence from bankruptcy, was appointed to the top job at Saks on Wednesday as part of the retailer’s Chapter 11 filing.
Chanel, Gucci and Capri Holdings: The Brands Topping Saks’ Creditor List
As Saks Global enters a blockbuster Chapter 11 filing, its creditor list shows who’s exposed — and sets off a scramble for ways to recover unpaid bills.
Chanel, Gucci and Capri Holdings: The Brands Topping Saks’ Creditor List
As Saks Global enters a blockbuster Chapter 11 filing, its creditor list shows who’s exposed — and sets off a scramble for ways to recover unpaid bills.
Saks Global Files for Bankruptcy After Monthslong Hunt for Cash
The Chapter 11 filing comes just over a year after the retailer acquired Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. The combined company struggled almost from the start amid sinking sales and fraught relations with vendors and creditors.
Saks Global Files for Bankruptcy After Monthslong Hunt for Cash
The Chapter 11 filing comes just over a year after the retailer acquired Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman. The combined company struggled almost from the start amid sinking sales and fraught relations with vendors and creditors.
How to Navigate the Return of Wholesale
After a hard pivot to e-commerce during the pandemic, many brands are back to working with retailers. This time, they say the terms have changed in their favour.
How to Navigate the Return of Wholesale
After a hard pivot to e-commerce during the pandemic, many brands are back to working with retailers. This time, they say the terms have changed in their favour.
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