Luxe Avenue is a recruitment and executive search firm specializing in luxury and lifestyle.

We bridge the sectors of fashion, jewelry & watches, beauty, gastronomy, hospitality and selective retailing.

Founded by a European executive and rooted in fifteen years of luxury industry experience in America, Luxe Avenue combines an understanding of European culture with an in-depth knowledge of the US market.

Our firm is organized by blending a street-smart attitude and down-to-earth approach with MBA enhanced skills.

With headquarters in New York City and a satellite office on the West Coast, Luxe Avenue has a unique national reach.

At Luxe Avenue, we believe that the specific DNA of the luxury industry requires professionals that are equally adapted and sensitive to this domain. One of our greatest assets is a great knowledge of the business from an insider's perspective. Contrary to some of our competitors, we have worked extensively in the heart of the industry before becoming observers and experts. Therefore, we rightfully support our promise of " Sourcing Talent in Luxury ".

Guided by the best business practices, Luxe Avenue delivers its clients the highest level of proactiveness, integrity, confidentiality and results.

The primary focus and strength of Luxe Avenue resides in the U.S domestic market.

However, we understand the need of global companies to source talent worldwide. Furthermore we recognize the necessity of keeping in tune with the global nature of the luxury domain. To this end, we extend our services beyond the borders of the US, and have filled management positions in Europe, South-America and Asia.

This has been achieved by maintaining alliances in key international markets, designed to offer Luxe Avenue a critical global presence.

For instance, in response to high demand from our American and Chinese clients, we have refined our ability to secure Chinese - i.e Mandarin, Cantonese, Taiwanese - speaking talents for American retailers, while assisting Chinese clients in obtaining American-trained retail profiles.

This particular exchange between the two giant markets for luxury goods will continue to serve Luxe Avenue in strengthening its international reach.

Our executive search strategy begins with gaining a deep understanding of your organization, culture, and precise human capital requirements.

Whether you are in Corporate, Retail, or Wholesale, our mission is to cherry-pick the candidate best suited to serve your long term objectives.

To ensure compatibility, Luxe Avenue conducts thorough research on candidates, looking beyond their resume to create an in-depth profile.

Our executive search is guided by the following steps:

• Assisting in elaborating a position specification and a role description
• Providing an agreed-upon search timeline
• Developing and executing a targeted search
• Screening and checking preliminary references
• Submitting the Luxe Avenue candidate report & scorecard ™ to client
• Presenting the client with an in-depth profile of each finalist
• Assisting with the negotiation of the offer and final package
• Conducting extensive reference & background checks
• Following up with all candidates


For further information: executivesearch@luxeavenue.com

Laurent Guerrier is an entrepreneur and executive with a global expertise in management of luxury brands.

He is recognized by industry peers for his creativity, interpersonal skills and expertise in luxury, fashion, and accessory retail and wholesale channels.

Laurent started his career in 1991 at Hermès and worked his way up to the position of General Manager for one of Group divisions in the U.S. In 2002, he received a MBA in Europe and moved back to NYC.

His determination to remain an active player in luxury inspired him to found Lutège (www.lutege.com), label dedicated to custom-made creations. He is also the co-founder and the President of a nonprofit organization called 4th Avenue Luxury Executive Club, Inc (www.4thavenue.org) that caters to CEOs in the Luxury sector and encourages dialogue and exchange amongst top executives.

His conviction in the power of human capital and talent empowerment led him build Luxe Avenue, Inc. in 2006.

Contact Laurent: lg@luxeavenue.com


Laetitia Azoulay has over 10 years of experience in business and organization consulting, during which she acquired an extensive knowledge in human resources management practices.

Prior to joining Luxe Avenue in 2009, she was a senior consultant with Arthur Andersen Business Consulting (Bearing point) in Europe and Asia, where she specialized in process analysis and job (re)design.

Laetitia holds a certificate in Human Resources Management from McGill University, Canada, where she achieved placement on the Dean's Honor List and was awarded the Honda de Sigi limited award.

Her knowledge of human resources management practices and particular specialization in employment strategies (critical tasks and job techniques analyses, selection plan, interviewing and screening methods) are valuable asset she uses to assist the clients in selecting the best candidates.

Contact Laetitia: al@luxeavenue.com

High end retailers know that each member of the staff plays an interconnected role in improving the shopping experience, building customer satisfaction and ultimately enhancing sales.

Upon assessing your queries, our consultants will guide you through the hiring process from sales associates to retail management.

We offer a top to bottom approach, enabling us to deliver an ‘across-the-board’ performance for your business unit.

Luxe Avenue maintains an impressive database of talent and adopts a highly proactive approach to ensuring its continued growth. Through this, we are confident in our ability to meet any and all of your specific needs.

Depending on the situation, we work with our clientele on a Retainer, Shortainer ™ or Contingency basis:

• Retainer search is specifically adapted to satisfy clients with ongoing recruitment demands

• Shortainer ™ search is an original Luxe Avenue service and solution

• Contingency search is at no cost or obligation until Luxe Avenue is successful in placing the ideal new employee

Maria Fuema obtained her bachelor degree in Business Management cum laude from the New Jersey Institute of Technology. she started a career in recruiting after exposure to human resources management and joined Luxe Avenue in early 2010.

Her fashion background, bilingual proficiency and her ability to collect and analyze information effectively, contribute to her recruiting success. She specializes are Luxury Retail & Wholesale, Consumer & Retail and Fashion industries.

With a proven track record in screening and selection, and a follow through discipline, she focuses on assisting clients to retain suitable candidates for highly specialized, senior and mid-management positions.

Contact Maria: mf@luxeavenue.com


Laurent Guerrier is an entrepreneur and executive with global expertise in the management of luxury brands.

He is recognized by industry peers for his creativity, interpersonal skills and expertise in luxury, fashion, accessory retail and wholesale channels.

Laurent started his career in 1991 at Hermès and worked his way up to become the General Manager for a group division in the U.S.

In 2002, he received an MBA in Europe and moved back to NYC.

His determination to remain an active player in the field of luxury inspired him to found Lutège (www.lutege.com), a label dedicated to custom-made creations. He is also the co-founder and President of the 4th Avenue Luxury Executive Club, Inc (www.4thavenue.org). By organizing job shadow programs, this non-profit organization seeks to give students a rare insight into the luxury sector, regardless of economic background. The organization also caters to CEOs in the Luxury sector and encourages dialogue and exchange amongst top executives.

His conviction in the power of human capital and talent empowerment led him build Luxe Avenue, Inc. in 2006.

Contact Laurent: lg@luxeavenue.com


Laetitia Azoulay has over 10 years of experience in business and organization consulting, during which she acquired an extensive knowledge in human resources management practices.

Prior to joining Luxe Avenue in 2009, she was a senior consultant with Arthur Andersen Business Consulting (BearingPoint) in Europe and Asia, where she specialized in process analysis and job (re)design.

Laetitia holds a certificate in Human Resources Management from McGill University, Canada, where she achieved placement on the Dean's Honor List and was granted the Honda de Sigi limited award.

Her knowledge of human resources management practices and particular her specialization in employment strategies (critical tasks and job techniques analyses, selection plan, interviewing and screening methods) are valuable assets she uses to assist clients in selecting the best candidates.

Contact Laetitia: al@luxeavenue.com

Completed Assignments

President and CEO Creative beauty group, Paris Global fashion label, Hong Kong Chief Operating Officer American fashion brand - Global -, NYC Global jewelry brand, NYC Major Italian brand, Shanghai Managing Director Global jeweler, NYC Gourmet food brand, NYC Managing Director High-end outlet, Munich Chief Financial Officer American fashion brand, NYC - Paris Home furnishings brand, NYC Global beauty group, NYC Skincare group, NYC VP of IS Global fashion label, NYC VP of Human Resources Global fashion label, NYC VP Latin America Global fashion label, NYC VP of South East Asia Global fashion label, NYC

VP of Sales & Development Global beauty group, L.A VP of Stores Global fashion label, NYC Global Jewelry brand, NYC VP of Marketing Global beauty group, NYC High-end outlet, Paris Senior VP of Marketing Global fashion label, NYC VP Visual Merchandizing Global fashion label, NYC - Milan Head of Design Global fashion label, Mumbai Creative Director Global fashion brand, Paris - NYC Global children's label, Shenzhen

Completed Assignments

Store Management Global Jeweler - Flagship, NYC Major fashion house, NYC Home furnishings brand, NYC Major Italian brand, Miami Jewelry and watches brand, L.V Global jeweler, Houston Jewelry and watches brand, Atlanta Jewerly and watches brand, Chicago Global fashion house, Paris Global jeweler, Hong Kong Assistant Store Management Luxury watches brand, NYC Global fashion house, L.V Jewelry and watches, L.A

Wholesale Manager Global fashion house, NYC Education & Training Manager Global beauty group, L.A Sales Associate Luxury Jeweler, NYC Gourmet food brand, NYC Luxury Jeweler, Houston Global fashion house, L.V

• Marc Rey, President of Coty Prestige, US

"They are a great tool for securing talents with diverse skills and background. Luxe Avenue is proactive with a French-American dual culture and a cross-national reach."

• Francois Kress, President & COO, The Row LLC

"To find the perfect candidate for a key position is often a daunting task - at the end of the day the performance of the company is directly linked to the quality of its staff. The team at Luxe Avenue understood our very specific needs, introduced solid candidates that fit the profile, and helped us close the candidate of our choice."

• Devi Kroell, Founder of Devi Kroell and Dax Gabler

"I have worked with pretty much every respected fashion/luxury headhunter in NY and was most impressed with Laurent. Unlike other firms' candidates for which we had extremely high turnover, Laurent understood our needs. Unlike other firms, Laurent did not work off his existing roster only but actually also creatively pursued candidates he thought could be a match. His short list was always compelling, he never wasted our time. We were 110% satisfied."

• Christian Blanckaert, Executive President, Blanckaert Management

"What struck me about the founder of Luxe Avenue is his strong knowledge of our world of Luxury combined with his in-depth understanding of the specifics of the US market. All of this is proactively leveraged in the service provided by Luxe Avenue."

• Maz Zouhairi, CEO, Lalique North-America

"Luxe Avenue understands the DNA of European brands, which is an essential criteria when identifying the right candidate. Luxe Avenue knows how to select the perfect fit."

• Management Consultant - Mimma Viglezio Ltd

"Luxe Avenue has a great asset: its founder is European, works in the US and has been active in the luxury industry for a very long time. He knows the people and the style; he has a massive network and never gives up until results are achieved. Also times are calling for smaller companies that treat clients as if they were the only ones: Luxe Avenue is that and more. "

• Lauren Duffy, Piaget North-America

"Luxe Avenue's founder has a real credibility in Luxury goods and an impressive network: critical assets for a brand like ours."

• Gregory Mager, CEO, Maesa Beauty Group

"The proficiency of Luxe Avenue is 360 degrees. Our new US operations were up and running quickly and cost effective thanks to their expertise."

Luxe Avenue constantly strives to source unique and qualified talent. We specialize in Luxury in order to offer targeted counsel and support to our clients.

Please visit the section Careers to view our current search offers. If you do not find anything that matches your qualifications and experience, you may still share your resume for our review.

Submit to: talent@luxeavenue.com

We will keep your profile in our database and contact you should a suitable opportunity arise.

To apply lg@luxeavenue.com and al@luxeavenue.com

Title: Chief Financial Officer / COO New
Brand: American Luxury Label
Description: Seasoned financial executive, responsible for retail, wholesale, e-commerce and global businesses. A business partner in the development and growth of an emerging brand with a strong financial support. Global luxury goods experience required and languages skills a plus.
Location: NYC

Title: GM / President in North-America New
Brand: Global French Independent Beauty Brand
Description: Responsible for envisioning and executing the North-American growth strategy by opening new accounts, managing the existing ones, overseeing retail presentation, training and brand building activities. Demonstrated successful track records in establishing a pioneer brand in NA. Leadership, knowledge in beauty industry, multi-tasked, BA required, MBA a plus, French a plus.
Location: NYC

Title: General Manager - Head of Operations
Brand: Major Asian Department Stores
Description: Lead and guide the operations team in existing stores. Work effectively with Merchandising team and group management to achieve business objectives. Specific tasks will involve the opening of a new Flagship as well as the responsibility for business deliverables in all existing stores in Singapore. Suitable candidates should have a proven track-record of at least 10 years experience in managing retail business coupled with a good understanding of trends within retail industry.
Location: Singapore

Title: European Regional Director
Brand: Major Skincare Brand
Description: Lead and oversee implementation of sales, marketing, PR, educational activities and strategy in each market. Maximize sales & profitability in European markets through strong relationships and constant communication with local markets. Lead the development of the brand on the UK market. European Management Experience in Cosmetics (min 10 years).
Location: London, UK

To apply lg@luxeavenue.com and mf@luxeavenue.com

Title: Boutique manager New
Brand: Major Luxury Jewelry Brand
Description: Responsible for managing and promoting the brand’s image. 7-10 years of prior management experience and background in luxury product selling is required, more specifically in jewelry and watch experience. Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational and problem solving skills are required. Preference given to individuals with knowledge of foreign languages.
Location: NYC

Title: Regional Director of Stores New
Brand: Major Italian Luxury Brand
Description: Responsibilities involve meeting company's sales plan for stores, maintaining profitability of each location, staff development and private sale/special events. 7 to 10 years experience required.
Location: NYC

Title: Store Director New
Brand: Major Interior design and fine Jewelry Brand
Description: In charge of developing innovative strategies to maximize client acquisition and managing the in-store marketing event process, and ensuring that the brand integrity is achieved at all times, while supporting selling and profit objectives. Candidates must have +7-10 years in Luxury retail management experience, be entrepreneurial and sales driven among other requirements.
Location: Bal Harbour, Miami, FL

Title: Store Director
Brand: Global Brand Luxury Goods
Description: 8-12 years of experience of managing a flagship boutique in luxury. Ability to reach out local communities and socialites. Leadership, entrepreneurial spirit.
Location: Las Vegas

Title: Sales Associate
Brand: Major Luxury Jewelry Brand
Description: Previous experience in jewelry and watches is strongly preferred. Strong understanding of customer service needs and customer priorities. Language skills in Mandarin, Portuguese and Russian a plus.
Location: Las Vegas, Costa Mesa

To apply lg@luxeavenue.com and mf@luxeavenue.com

Title: Regional Manager in NorthEast New
Brand: Global Leader in the Fashion & Beauty
Description: Prior experience in developing business strategy and analysis to achieve annual sales goals with a strong existing relationship with retail community, solid staff developing and training skills. Minimum of 3 years experience in a regional management position in Cosmetics.
Location: NYC

To apply lg@luxeavenue.com and mf@luxeavenue.com

Title: Director QVC Marketing New
Brand: Major Global Skincare Brand
Description: Responsible for planning, developing, coordinating, and analyzing all Marketing plans, and programs for QVC. Partner with brand’s other channel leaders to align marketing programs and plans across the Retail and ecommerce channels. Lead the QVC Marketing team and develop their skills and talents. Minimum 7-10 years experience in Marketing. Undergraduate degree in Business or Marketing is required. MBA is preferred.
Location: NYC

Title: Global Marketing Senior Director/ Brand Development New
Brand: Major Designer Fragrance
Description: Responsible for championing the business marketing strategies of the launch of new products, management of existing portfolios, and operational implementation: this includes media plans, channel, pricing and promotional strategies. 10+ years of professional experience in a Sales/Marketing required. Must have Prestige licensing experience, Global role experience, fragrance and/or luxury product experience. 4 year Undergraduate Degree, or equivalent is required. MBA preferred.
Location: NYC

Title: Global Marketing Director New
Brand: Major Designer Fragrance
Description: Responsible for the development and execution of the global brand’s fragrance marketing strategy and plans. In charge of carrying the global innovation plan with optimal product quality, costs, and timely delivery of all support elements. 10+ years of Marketing and/or related experience, including communication development and digital marketing experience. 4 year Undergraduate Degree in Marketing or Related Field is required. MBA preferred.
Location: NYC

Title: Sales Director of B2B Development New
Brand: Global Leader Marketing Beauty B2B
Description: Responsible for developing the clientele base and generating organic growth. Demonstrated strong abilities in revenue generation and sales development. Knowledgeable of licensing and technical processes, with a global outlook. This leader will be a team player, multi-tasked, organized, sales driven and results oriented. Minimum of 5 years of experience in beauty (in B2B a plus).
Location: NYC

Title: Human Resources Director New
Brand: Major American Luxury Brand
Description: Lead all Human Resources functions which include planning, organizing, developing, implementing and coordinating. Duties involve formulating policies and procedures for the Human Resources Department and recommending policies and practices to senior management. Individual must have been successful in fast-paced environments. Minimum of 7 years performing related duties.
Location: NYC

 


 

 


 

	Headquarters Luxe Avenue, Inc. 250 West 57th Street, Suite 817 New York, NY 10107 Tel: +1 212 997 0191
	West Coast Luxe Avenue in Las Vegas 7100 Grand Montecito Pkwy Las Vegas, 89149 Nevada

	Luxe Avenue in Europe 14, rue du Colonel Moll 75008 Paris France Europe@luxeavenue.com
	Luxe Avenue in Asia 98 Wellington Street, Unit B. 5/F Jade Center, Central Hong Kong Asia@luxeavenue.com
	Luxe Avenue in South-America Rue Sampaio Vidal 297 CEP 01443-000 São Paulo - SP Brazil Samerica@luxeavenue.com

May 16th, 2013
Laurent Guerrier's interview on BFM Business on the definition of a luxury brand in the US and Europe: first quarter trends of luxury industry and fall-out on recruiting activities and prospective profiles.

French Version



May 6th, 2013
Maria Fuema's advice featured in Twentysomething Girl, an entertaining guide on fashion and careers (authors: Melissa Fiorenza & Laura Serino)




October 20th, 2012
Luxe Avenue is featured in Drapersonline, prominent UK fashion publication




May 29th, 2012
Luxe Avenue's founder reflects on his own career path on LivelyMag.com




May 24th, 2012
Generation Y and Luxury Brands : a high stake rendez-vous



Publication


March 2nd, 2012
Laurent Guerrier's interview on BFM Business on US Luxury market first trends in 2012 and US Luxury recruiting environment and compensations outlook.

French Version



July 8th, 2011
Laurent Guerrier's interview on BFM Business on US versus China Luxury Market and Global Luxury recruiting environment.

French Version



June 22nd, 2011
Luxe Avenue is featured in Business Insider "Headhunters reveal 11 ways to ruin your chances of getting a job" sharing its Luxury recruitment insight.




March 18th, 2011
Laurent Guerrier's interview on BFM Business on Japan crisis' fallout and Luxury recruiting outlook.

French Version



March 8th, 2011
Luxe Avenue is ranked top amongst headhunting agencies by industry in Time Out New York.




September 20th, 2010
Laurent Guerrier's interview at Post-Crisis Luxury Conference hosted by NYU Stern and HEC Paris.




September 16th, 2010
Partnering with Luxe Avenue, HEC Paris and NYU Stern join forces to bring a panel Conference featuring Jean-Noël Kapferer, Professor of Marketing HEC Paris; Co-author of "The Luxury Strategy", Bertrand Stalla-Bourdillon, CEO of Marc Jacobs, Scott Galloway, Professor of Marketing NYU Stern; Founder of L2 on the future of Luxury Business in a post-crisis economy.




Luxe Avenue is paying tribute to Jean-Louis Dumas, the former president of Hermès, who passed away on May 1st 2010.

French Version
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English Version
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Press release - June 1st, 2010
New Location
After 4 years in the Garment district, Luxe Avenue has moved to 250 West 57th Street, off 8th Avenue to better serve its clientele and its candidates.

New Website
Luxe Avenue has partnered with www.leecheeny.com to revamp its website. In the newly developed section "careers", Luxe Avenue will post its latest assignments.


September 24th, 2009 - Interview in French




February 5th, 2009 - in English
New York Launch of 'The Luxury Strategy' by J.N. Kapferer and V. Bastien
Download PDF here


January 2009 - in French
Chasseur de têtes de luxe, HEC Hommes & Commerce, n°328
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Archives - in French
Le luxe doit penser à sa "refondation", Les Echos
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Press@luxeavenue.com

Special photo credits

Ludovic Bertron: "Liberty One" and "Manhattan and the rest of the world"
Jérôme Callebaut: "Madison Avenue", "City Center Las Vegas" and "News"
Clara Torre: "Eiffel Tower on 5th"
Yon Valtchev: "Chair-man", "Paris Avenue Montaigne" and "Red"

Questions on photos: info@luxeavenue.com


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Luxe Avenue works on astute synergies leveraging our experience with the support of a widespread network of established U.S business partners.

The firm often guides its clients through the complex real estate market in NYC and beyond. Its founder has a NYC real estate license and provides an impartial and client-oriented approach.

When required, Luxe Avenue also provides access to aptly suited immigration, corporate and real estate lawyers.

We assist our clientele with the choice of local architects and contractors for their store projects and can also extend our reach to the selection of public relations agencies.

Whatever makes sense for your business, Luxe Avenue will lead you down the right path.

For further information: info@luxeavenue.com