Germany’s LuxExperience appoints Francis Belin as new CEO of Mytheresa

LuxExperience B.V. (NYSE:LUXE), the leading digital, multi-brand luxury group is delighted to announce the appointment of Francis Belin as new Chief Executive Officer of Mytheresa, effective January 1, 2026.

Francis Belin brings extensive and diverse luxury experience and proven leadership in driving international growth. He also brings a deep understanding of high net worth individuals worldwide. Most recently, as President Asia Pacific and overlooking global Luxury and Asian Art at Christie’s, Francis has achieved numerous milestones, cementing Christie’s position as the global market leader. He has played a key role in securing some of the most important collections and works of Art. Francis has been pivotal in several important strategic initiatives, including acquisitions such as Gooding & Company, a leading car auction house in California. Prior to that, he held various roles at Swarovski and Richemont, having started his career as a management consultant at McKinsey & Company.

Mytheresa parent LuxExperience has appointed Francis Belin as CEO effective January 01, 2026.
Belin, formerly president Asia Pacific at Christie’s, brings deep global luxury and HNWI experience.
He succeeds Michael Kliger, now LuxExperience Group CEO.
Belin will lead Mytheresa’s existing leadership team and drive the platform’s next phase of global expansion.

Francis Belin graduated from ESSEC in France and holds a diploma in International Management & Psychology from the University of Mannheim in Germany.

Following the tenure of Michael Kliger, who over the last 10 years successfully transformed Mytheresa into the leading luxury multi-brand digital platform, Francis Belin will succeed him as Mytheresa CEO and drive Mytheresa’s continued global expansion while delivering exceptional value for its customers and partners. Francis will report to Michael, who in his role as LuxExperience Group CEO, will continue to lead the overall strategy at Mytheresa, NET-A-PORTER, MR PORTER and YOOX. Francis will lead the current Mytheresa leadership team, including the Chief Commercial Officer, the Chief Growth & Site Management Officer, the Chief Marketing & Customer Officer, the Chief Buying & Group Fashion Ventures Officer and the Chief Creative Officer, who will all continue with their current responsibilities.

Michael Kliger, Chief Executive Officer of LuxExperience, said, “I am extremely delighted to appoint Francis Belin as the new Mytheresa CEO. With Francis we have found an exceptional leader, who is renowned for his customer-centric focus, global mindset, delivery of excellent results and collaborative leadership style. I am looking forward to supporting Francis as he leads the next exciting chapter for the Mytheresa business.”

Francis Belin adds, “I am truly honored to take on the lead of Mytheresa. I am deeply impressed by the robust business model and strong brand positioning that Mytheresa has established under Michael’s leadership. I look forward to working alongside the talented team to unlock Mytheresa’s next phase of global growth as an industry leader in the luxury market.”

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