Form & Taste

Leadership

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Architects collaborating around a holographic city model, discussing global challenges and strategic leadership in a modern conference setting.
Design

Architects' Expanding Influence as Strategic Leaders

In 2026, Barcelona will host the UIA World Congress of Architects, an event projected to attract approximately 10,000 participants from over 130 countries, according to Parametric Architecture .

Luca Bianchi·August 6, 2026
New Caliray CEO William Smolen is poised to lead the clean beauty brand through an era of aggressive expansion and market penetration.
Beauty

Caliray names William Smolen CEO to drive company growth

William Smolen's appointment as CEO signals a new era of aggressive expansion for Caliray.

Sofia Mendes·June 5, 2026
Split image: Modern corporate office for Lenzing AG and a luxurious fashion atelier for Lanvin, symbolizing new CEO appointments and leadership transitions in both companies.
Fashion

Lenzing names Georg Kasperkovitz as new CEO, Lanvin announces successor

Barbara Werschine has been named chief executive of Lanvin, succeeding Andy Lew, while Georg Kasperkovitz steps in as CEO of Lenzing AG, effective June 1, 2026.

Adrianne Cole·May 30, 2026