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Eric Vallat

Chief Executive Officer, Lacoste · France

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-21

Eric Vallat is the CEO of Lacoste. Vallat is based in France. Vallat was born in 1970 in Dakar.

HEC Paris graduate with over 30 years of leadership experience in fashion, luxury, and spirits. Previously served as CEO of Rémy Cointreau Group, and held leadership roles at LVMH, Richemont, and luxury fashion houses including Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, Bonpoint, and J.M. Weston.

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Recent coverage has focused on Eric Vallat's appointment as CEO of Lacoste, a role Vallat assumed after previously holding positions at Rémy Cointreau. Since taking the helm, coverage has highlighted the brand's marketing initiatives, including the "Life is a Beautiful Sport" campaign and a collaborative advertising effort, as well as high-profile fashion presentations and special edition product releases featuring celebrity attendance and distinctive design elements.

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Born
September 9, 1970 · Dakar
Citizenship
France

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Eric Vallat is the Chief Executive Officer of Lacoste, based in France.
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