Anne Desrumaux is a senior executive in the luxury sector with more than 20 years of experience in ready-to-wear product development, operations, and strategic leadership at some of the most prestigious fashion houses.

She currently serves as Director of Collections & RTW Operations at Balenciaga, where she oversees all aspects of product development and execution, from the creative concept through to final delivery in stores. Leading cross-functional teams in France and Italy, she plays a key role in aligning the studio’s vision, product excellence, and operational performance. She is recognized for her ability to bridge the gap between creative vision and operational execution, bringing structure, clarity, and rhythm to complex product environments.

 Before joining Balenciaga, Anne held executive positions at Loewe, where she served as Business Unit Director for Men’s and Women’s Ready-to-Wear, soft goods, and footwear, overseeing all product-related activities from development through industrialization and production. She previously led the development of ready-to-wear collections at Victoria Beckham and held key positions at Céline, Saint Laurent, and Gucci, building solid expertise at the intersection of creativity, craftsmanship, and business.

His career reflects a consistent commitment to blending creative ambition with operational excellence, ensuring that the collections not only embody a strong design vision but also meet the highest standards of quality, desirability, and performance.

Anne’s involvement on the Share Africa jury reflects her deep commitment to supporting emerging talent and fostering new creative voices. She is particularly interested in creators who can combine a strong cultural identity with a contemporary global perspective, and who can translate creative narratives into meaningful and flawlessly executed products.

Through this initiative, the company aims to contribute to a more inclusive and forward-looking fashion ecosystem, in which innovation, diversity, and craftsmanship come together to shape the industry’s future.