Executive Forum: The Transformative China Journey of France’s Most Iconic Department Store
Join us for a CEIBS Executive Forum on September 12, 2024, with Mr. Nicolas Morineaux, Chief Executive Officer of Galeries Lafayette China, who will give a keynote speech on the theme of The Transformative China Journey of France’s Most Iconic Department Store.
About this event
After 30 years of investing in China, Galeries Lafayette stands as the very last international department store directly operating in several Chinese cities.
As enterprises navigate a complex retail environment in which retail assets are still burgeoning while consumption contracts, Galeries Lafayette has embarked on a transformative journey to remain relevant to the Chinese consumer and continue to meet clients’ expectations.
Our speaker

Mr. Nicolas Morineaux
Chief Executive Officer, Galeries Lafayette China
As CEO of Galeries Lafayette China, Mr. Nicolas Morineaux is responsible for the overall management and development of Galeries Lafayette throughout China.
With an impressive international career spanning over 20 years in the fashion and luxury jewellery industry, Mr. Nicolas Morineaux has held pivotal roles in prestigious groups including LVMH and Richemont. He has worked with 12 luxury and premium brands including Celine, Loewe, and Rimowa, along with the iconic jewellery house Van Cleef & Arpels, covering markets from New York to Tokyo and various other Asian markets. A graduate of ESSEC Business School, Mr. Morineaux has also served on the boards of the French Chamber of Commerce and the French International School in Hong Kong. His expertise will be crucial in propelling the growth of the Galeries Lafayette brand through comprehensive omni-channel strategies and diversification.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Mr. Morineaux is a passionate sailor, a real estate investor with a focus on beachfront hospitality, and a proud father of three.
Event details
Date & Time: September 12, 2024 @ 18:30-20:00
Venue: Duan Yongping Academic Center (AC4)-122, CEIBS Shanghai Campus, 950 Jinke Road, Pudong, Shanghai, China
Language: English
Event Format: Offline
Agenda:
18:30-18:35 Opening Address & Introduction
18:35-19:15 Speech by Mr. Nicolas Morineaux, Chief Executive Officer of Galeries Lafayette China
19:15-19:45 Q&A
19:45-20:00 Networking
Contact/Registration: To register, click the link below, contact Ms. Frieda Wang at execforum@ceibs.edu, or call +86-21-28905310 for more information.