Andrew Keith, the current CEO of Selfridges, is set to step down this autumn after leading the company for nearly four years.
- Keith was initially appointed as Selfridges’ managing director in November 2020, transitioning to CEO in June 2023 with a similar scope of responsibilities.
- Prior to his tenure at Selfridges, Keith served as president of Lane Crawford Joyce in Hong Kong for two decades, adding significant retail leadership experience to his profile.
- An internal memo reveals that André Maeder, CEO of Selfridges Group since May 2024, will succeed Keith in this role.
- Maeder brings prior experience as CEO of the German department store company KaDeWe Group, part of Selfridges Group’s parent, Central Group.
Andrew Keith will exit his role as CEO of Selfridges this autumn following a nearly four-year tenure leading the prominent luxury department store. Initially appointed as managing director in November 2020, Keith took full leadership of the company starting February 2021. His role evolved in June 2023 when he was named CEO, maintaining the same responsibilities he held as managing director.
Before joining Selfridges, Keith spent 20 years as president of the Hong Kong-based retail group Lane Crawford Joyce, where he honed his leadership in luxury retail. His extensive experience positioned him as a strong leader for Selfridges during his time there, navigating the challenges of the retail environment.
The internal memo from Selfridges indicates that André Maeder will take over the CEO position from Keith. Maeder, who stepped up as CEO of Selfridges Group in May 2024, is expected to bring his expertise in retail leadership to his new role at Selfridges, providing a smooth transition for the company.
Maeder’s previous experience includes serving as CEO of KaDeWe Group, a known entity in the German department store sector and part of the Central Group portfolio, which owns Selfridges Group. His appointment is anticipated to bolster the strategic direction of Selfridges in the coming months.
Drapers has reached out to Selfridges for an official comment regarding this change in leadership, although no further details have been released by the company as of yet.
Keith’s departure marks a significant leadership transition for Selfridges, with Maeder poised to guide the company forward.
