The renowned singer Rihanna has stepped down as the CEO of Savage x Fenty after 5 years. Now, the role is taken over by former Anthropologie CEO Hillary Super. For those unaware, she founded the fashion brand Fenty, which is highly active in both the clothing and beauty business. According to the latest reports, Rihanna has stepped down as the CEO.
A report in Vogue Business revealed that the renowned singer has now decided to step down as the CEO but has decided to continue as the brand’s Executive Chairman. The reports also suggest that the former Anthropologie CEO Hillary Super replaced the singer as the new head of the group. Rihanna decided to step down as the CEO as the brand needs more attention, but she is currently expecting her second child and is planning to prioritize her role as a mother.
The singer welcomed new CEO Hillary Super with an official statement provided to Vogue. However, she refrained from revealing the actual reason behind her stepping aside from the post of CEO. Rihanna concluded, “It has been beautiful to see our vision for Savage X Fenty impact the industry incredibly over the last five years. This is just the beginning for us, and we’re going to continue to expand in ways that always connect with the consumer,” said Rihanna in her statement. “I’m so grateful and excited to welcome Hillary Super as our new CEO. She is a strong leader and is focused on taking the business to an even higher level.”
