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Alexander Lacik to retire in 2026; Berta de Pablos-Barbier will become the new CEO of Pandora
Pandora today announced that Alexander Lacik has decided to retire at the next annual general meeting on 11 March 2026 after almost seven years as President and CEO of Pandora. He will hand over to Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Berta de Pablos-Barbier who will become the new President and CEO. She will lead the company’s continued strategic evolution as a full jewellery brand, building on the strong results during Alexander Lacik’s tenure. Berta de Pablos-Barbier joined Pandora as CMO and member
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