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A British national, born in India, Nair is a rare outsider at the helm of the tightly controlled family fashion house, known for its tweed suits, quilted handbags and No. 5 perfume.(Facebook/LeenaNairUnilever)
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Leena Nair named CEO of French fashion house Chanel

Nair's career at Unilever spanned 30 years, most recently as the chief of human resources and a member of the company's executive committee

Chanel bags and creations are displayed on mannequins in a window of a fashion house Chanel store in Paris, France, June 18, 2020. REUTERS/Charles Platiau
Global Economy

Back in fashion: Chanel enjoys strong recovery from pandemic

Chanel bags and creations are displayed on mannequins in a window of a fashion house Chanel store in Paris, France, June 18, 2020. REUTERS/Charles Platiau
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Chanel warns virus impact will linger on luxury sector

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Fashion house Chanel cancels Beijing show due to coronavirus