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Pandora Names First Female CEO Amid Leadership Transition

9/30/2025

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Pandora A/S announced CEO Alexander Lacik will retire in early 2026, with Berta de Pablos-Barbier succeeding him as CEO.
Berta de Pablos-Barbier, the current chief marketing officer, becomes Pandora's CEO and is the first woman to lead the company.
Lacik, who joined in 2019, led the turnaround with Programme Now and Phoenix, targeting cost cuts, sales stability, and brand repositioning.

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Pandora A/S announced CEO Alexander Lacik will retire in early 2026, with Berta de Pablos-Barbier succeeding him as CEO.
Berta de Pablos-Barbier, the current chief marketing officer, becomes Pandora's CEO and is the first woman to lead the company.
Lacik, who joined in 2019, led the turnaround with Programme Now and Phoenix, targeting cost cuts, sales stability, and brand repositioning.