Ex-Louis Vuitton CEO to Lead LVMH Fashion Brands in Reshuffle

LVMH named Michael Burke, who helped turn Louis Vuitton into a dominant global brand, to be the chief executive officer of the fashion group division.

Burke will now oversee brands including Celine, Loewe, Marc Jacobs and Givenchy as head of the fashion group. He replaces Sidney Toledano, who is stepping down from LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE’s executive committee to become an adviser to the billionaire Bernard Arnault, who is the CEO and founder of the French conglomerate.

The changes are effective from Feb. 1, the company said.

It’s the latest move for Burke, 66, who ...