Arie Kopelman, Former President of Chanel Inc., Dies at 86

Published On Oct 17, 2024, 2:35 PM

Arie Kopelman, who was instrumental in transforming Chanel into a major global luxury brand, passed away at 86 from pancreatic cancer. He became president of Chanel Inc. around the time that Karl Lagerfeld took over as the company's creative director, and together they led the brand to significant commercial success by combining innovative design and savvy marketing strategies. Kopelman's background in advertising helped him apply effective marketing techniques to elevate the Chanel brand.