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Puig creates deputy CEO role, entrusts to company veteran José Manuel Albesa
Published
September 9, 2025
Puig, a Spanish group focused on high-end fashion, perfumery, and cosmetics, is reinforcing its structure and incorporating the figure of deputy CEO into its organizational chart. The company has entrusted this newly created role to José Manuel Albesa, a company executive who has been with the company since 1998.
“We have created the position of deputy CEO of Puig, to whom all divisions will report, for which I am pleased to announce the appointment of José Manuel Albesa. I have worked closely with José Manuel since I took over as CEO in 2004, and I can assure you that his passion, understanding of Puig’s values, and talent as a brand builder and leader have been instrumental in transforming Puig into the global premium beauty company it is today,” explained the group’s president and CEO, Marc Puig, in a press release, in which the company also reported its consolidated results for the first half of the year, advanced in July.
“José Manuel is the ideal person for this new position and I am looking forward to moving forward in this new phase of Puig’s development thanks to our strong relationship of trust. I remain firmly committed to my role as chairman and CEO and, together, we will ensure that Puig faces the future in a position of maximum strength,” he added.
The company details that it has created this new role, which will be in charge of all divisions, to drive its development and strategy “across the business.”
Albesa will report directly to Marc Puig and will maintain his responsibilities as president of the group’s beauty and fashion division. For this strategic appointment, the Catalan company has relied on internal talent: Albesa joined the group in 1998 and since then “has played a crucial role in Puig’s strategic direction and in driving the global expansion of its fragrance and fashion portfolio,” the corporation says.
In his career at Puig, Albesa has held various senior management roles in the areas of brand development, marketing, or innovation. “Among his achievements is the repositioning of Rabanne, Carolina Herrera, and Jean Paul Gaultier, transforming them into three of the top ten fragrance brands in the world,” the company added.
In the first half of fiscal 2025, Puig posted net sales of 2299 million euros and net attributable profit of 275 million euros, up 78.8% from the same period last year.
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Published
October 29, 2025
Reliance Brands Limited has signed a long-term master franchise agreement to bring the Max&Co fashion brand to India. As part of the partnership, the first Max&Co store in India is set to open in Mumbai in early 2026.
“Max&Co embodies a bold, modern expression of femininity– dynamic, joyful, and unapologetically individual– a spirit that deeply resonates with the evolving style and confidence of Indian women,” said Reliance Retail Ventures Limited’s executive director Isha Ambani in a press release. “It’s distinctive fusion of Italian design heritage and youthful energy will have significant appeal for the Indian woman. Through our partnership with Max Mara Fashion Group, we are proud to bring this iconic global brand to India and shape a new chapter in contemporary women’s fashion.”
Following the mono-brand store opening in Mumbai, Reliance Brands Limited will undertake a national roll-out for the brand in key metropolitan cities. Max&Co is part of the Max Mara Fashion Group and specialises in contemporary Italian ready-to-wear and accessories, the full offering of which will be available in the upcoming India stores along with seasonal ‘&Co.llaboration’ capsule lines.
“We are pleased to join forces with Reliance Brands, whose strong experience in building and nurturing global premium brands makes them an ideal match for Max&Co in the region,” said Maria Giulia Prezioso Maramotti, Max&Co’s brand divisional director and Max Mara Fashion group board member. “India represents a vibrant and forward-thinking market, one that shares our passion for creativity, style, and self-expression. Our future mission is to inspire a new community of women who live with confidence, curiosity, and a cool, modern attitude.”
This partnership taps into the increasing demand for modern luxury and global fashion amongst Indian consumers. Founded in 1986, Max&Co is distributed in more than 400 stores across the globe and online.
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The ColorJet Pavilion at ITMA Asia + CITME Singapore was inaugurated by Shri Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India. The event was graced by the presence of the Ambassador of India to Singapore, Dr. Shilpak Ambule along with several distinguished dignitaries and industry leaders.
Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, inaugurated the ColorJet Pavilion at ITMA Asia Singapore 2025, joined by Indian ambassador Dr. Shilpak Ambule.
He praised India’s textile innovation and ColorJet’s role in sustainability and technology.
ColorJet launched the Fabjet Pro, a wide-format digital printer showcasing eco-conscious, high-performance solutions.
During the inauguration ceremony, Shri Rohit Kansal and other dignitaries delivered impactful speeches highlighting the importance of Indian technology and sustainable practices in textile printing.
During his visit, “Shri Rohit Kansal applauded the remarkable progress of the Indian textile ecosystem, highlighting how the industry has evolved to make a strong mark globally. He emphasized India’s growing contributions across the textile value chain—from spinning and processing to digital printing- reflecting the nation’s technological strength and innovation-driven growth.”
He also commended ColorJet for its outstanding contribution to the Indian textile industry, recognizing the company’s continuous efforts toward advancing technology, promoting sustainability, and positioning India as a leader in digital textile innovation.
“It was an absolute honor to have Shri Rohit Kansal, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, inaugurate the ColorJet Pavilion at ITMA Asia Singapore. His visit and words of encouragement reaffirm our commitment to driving innovation, sustainability, and technological excellence in the textile printing industry. At ColorJet, we take immense pride in representing Indian technology on such a global platform and showcasing how ‘Make in India’ solutions are setting new benchmarks in performance and environmental responsibility” Said Mr. Arun Varshney, Vice President and Business head ColorJet Group
At the event, ColorJet unveiled its latest innovation — the Fabjet Pro, a wide-format digital textile printer that exemplifies the company’s dedication to sustainability, advanced technology, and wider-width productivity. The launch reinforces ColorJet’s vision to deliver eco-conscious, high-performance printing solutions that cater to the evolving needs of the global textile industry.
Visit ColorJet at ITMA Asia Singapore 2025 – Booth H6-D304, Hall 6 | October 28–31, 2025 – to experience live demonstrations, technological innovations, and sustainable textile printing solutions in action.
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