Maureen Chiquet

Maureen Chiquet (born 1963) is an American businesswoman who was CEO of fashion house Chanel from 2007 to 2016.

She is the author of Beyond the Label: Women, Leadership & Success on Our Own Terms (Harper Business, 2017).

Early life Chiquet was born in St. Louis, Missouri, where she later attended John Burroughs School. She studied at Yale University in Connecticut, where she graduated with a degree in literature with an emphasis in film. In 2002, she briefly joined another Gap subsidiary, Banana Republic.

In 2003, Chiquet took a job with Chanel, a decision she has called the most important of her career. The company's statement said Chiquet oversaw "successful international expansion of the House of Chanel, enhanced its luxury positioning and timeless image, and grew the business in all categories. She also established a truly global organization and enhanced the culture and leadership of the company."

In April 2016, she was invited to give the opening keynote for the New York Times Luxury Conference in Versailles. Her speech traced her own leadership journey, and urged attendees to "start close in" with their own company cultures and leadership initiatives as a way of facing increasing industry disruption and connecting with 21st-century luxury consumers.

Chiquet's book, Beyond the Label: Women, Leadership & Success on Our Own Terms, was released by Harper Business on April 18, 2017.

Other activities Kering, Member of the Board of Directors (since 2023) Golden Goose, Chair of the Board of Directors (since 2020) Canada Goose, Non-Executive Member of the Board of Directors (since 2017) Vivendi, Member of the Board of Directors (2010–2013)