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Zimmermann Taps Roberto Eggs as CEO Effective May 1

The luxury brand signals a push to accelerate global expansion under Advent International’s ownership.

Overview

  • Chris Oliver moves from chief executive to executive chairman to guide the long-term strategy with the founders.
  • Cofounders Nicky Zimmermann and Simone Zimmermann remain in leadership as chief creative officer and chief operating officer.
  • Roberto Eggs brings more than a decade at Moncler, most recently as executive board member and chief business and global market officer.
  • His background includes leading Louis Vuitton’s EMEIA region, senior roles at Nestlé and Nespresso, a Four Seasons board seat, and over a year on Zimmermann’s board.
  • Advent International, majority owner since 2023, is funding continued international growth of the Sydney-founded label’s global retail network.