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Luc Lesénécal

Président des Tricots Saint James (President/CEO), Saint James · France

✓ Verified current role· as of 2026-09-12

Luc Lesénécal is the CEO of Saint James. Lesénécal is based in France. Lesénécal was born in 1963 in Lyon.

Luc Lesénécal has led Tricots Saint James since 2012 after 24 years in the agribusiness sector, most recently as deputy CEO of the Isigny Sainte-Mère dairy cooperative. Under his leadership, Saint James has maintained its manufacturing in Normandy while expanding internationally, producing over 1.2 million garments annually.

Recent developments

AI summary of recent coverage

Recent coverage of Luc Lesénécal and Saint James has centered on the French heritage brand's U.S. market expansion, including its Manhattan retail debut and challenges navigating American tariffs and supply chain logistics. Reports have also highlighted Saint James's strategic emphasis on "Made in France" production quality and longevity as a competitive positioning, alongside collaborations with international partners like Lilly Pulitzer and evolving financial forecasting approaches within the organization.

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Born
September 29, 1963 · Lyon
Citizenship
France
Awards
Knight of the National Order of Merit

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Luc Lesénécal is the Président des Tricots Saint James (President/CEO) of Saint James, based in France.
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