Guess names new interim CFO

Guess Inc. announced on Monday the appointment of Dennis Secor to the role of interim chief financial officer, effective August 26.

He will succeed Markus Neubrand, who is stepping down to pursue another opportunity that will bring him closer to his family.

The Los Angeles fashion brand said it has initiated a search for its next CFO, who is expected to be based out of the company’s headquarters in Lugano, Switzerland, with the assistance of an executive search firm.

Neubrand will remain at Guess through September 30 to facilitate a seamless transition.

“It’s a transformative time at Guess, and I am ready to hit the ground running as the team works to build on our forward momentum, strengthen our brands and continue to deliver value for our shareholders,” said Secor.

A proven finance leader within the apparel industry, Secor has previously served as Guess CFO from 2006 to 2012, and then as interim CFO at Guess from 2022 to 2023.

In addition to Guess, Secor has held numerous CFO positions at both publicly-listed and privately-held companies across a range of industries, including Fossil Group, Electronic Arts Canada, and Torrid.

“On behalf of the entire Guess team, I want to thank Markus for his contributions to the growth and success of the Company,” said Carlos Alberini, Guess chief executive officer.

“We wish him all the best as he embarks on his next professional opportunity. We are again thankful to Dennis for taking on this important interim role as we conduct our search for our next CFO. With Dennis’s extensive experience and leadership and our strong finance team, we are confident that we will not miss a beat.”