Hush appoints Philip Mountford as chairman
The Hush womenswear brand has appointed Philip Mountford as chairman as it looks ahead to UK and international expansion.
The move follows Hush’s successful brand relaunch in October 2023 in which it reaffirmed its “laid-back luxe” positioning and founding vision.
Mountford has succeeded Susanne Given who has left the business after four years of being non-executive chair. He is a former chief executive of Moss Bros and Hunkemöller and is currently also chairman of the Needle & Thread fashion brand.
Sarah Miles, Hush chief executive, said: “I’m delighted to welcome Philip as chairman of Hush. He brings extensive executive retail experience, both in the UK and internationally, having held incredible chief executive positions during his stellar career.
“I and the rest of the leadership team look forward to working closely with Philip to deliver Hush’s growth ambitions in our next chapter.”
Hush has been part of the True portfolio of private equity brands since 2020.
Paul Cocker, co-founder and chief executive of True said: “I am really pleased to be adding someone of Philip’s calibre and experience to both the Hush team, and the wider True network.
“It’s been a tough period for the apparel sector over the last couple of years but for those brands, like Hush, that continue to thrive there is an exciting opportunity ahead and I am sure Philip will help us capitalise on that, both in the UK and internationally”.
