Orla Kiely appoints luxury retail specialist as chief commercial officer
Orla Kiely has expanded its senior leadership team with the appointment of Jalil Rahman as chief commercial officer.
Rahman has joined the heritage retail and wholesale brand from Richemont Group where he was director of business development leading the launch of a new start-up luxury brand. He has also held senior roles at Liberty across brand partnerships and licensing.
In his new position, Rahman will focus on driving global growth including expanding Orla Kiely’s customer base.
His appointment follows a strong fourth quarter for the brand when sales grew by 13% compared to the same period in 2023.
Dermott Rowan, managing director and co-owner of Orla Kiely, said: “Bringing Jalil – with his years of experience working with heritage design and luxury brands – onto the team marks a new chapter for the business, as we continue to invest in our people and grow the business. We look forward to increasing our global reach as the brand continues to go from strength to strength.”
