Delvaux is pleased to announce the appointment of Yanina Novitskaya as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 December 2026. Yanina will report to Philippe Fortunato, Chief Executive Officer of Richemont’s Fashion & Accessories Maisons, and will be based at Delvaux’s headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

A graduate of Moscow State University of Design and Technologies, Yanina brings nearly two decades of luxury industry expertise to her new role. Her 19-year tenure at Cartier culminated in her leadership as CEO of Cartier South East Asia & Oceania.

“I am truly delighted to take on the role of Chief Executive Officer at Delvaux, a Maison with a remarkable heritage, distinctive savoir-faire, and a unique creative identity.” said Yanina Novitskaya.

“Yanina’s strong knowledge of the luxury industry will be instrumental in leading Delvaux into its next chapter, further strengthening its distinctive positioning and continuing to drive product desirability and international growth.” said Philippe Fortunato. “I would like to thank Jean-Marc Loubier, who has transformed Delvaux into a global luxury Maison while strengthening its unique identity, rooted in its exceptional craftsmanship.”

About Delvaux

Founded in Brussels in 1829, Delvaux is the oldest fine leather goods house in the world, crafting and designing without interruption in its workshops since then.  
As such, Delvaux is a pioneer. 

Delvaux’s artisanal expertise is meticulously preserved and continually advanced across all its ateliers. From its historic l’Arsenal workshop in Belgium to its two ateliers in France, each plays a vital role in driving innovation and excellence, upholding la Maison’s unwavering commitment to exceptional craftsmanship. 

Delvaux is the inventor of the modern handbag, having filed the first-ever leather handbag patent in the world  for le “Princesse” in 1908. Among its extremely rich archive of over 3,000 designs, Delvaux’s emblematic creations include le Brillant (1958), le Tempête (1967), le Pin (1972), le Cool Box (2018) and le Lingot (2022).

Steeped in emblematic addresses around the world, from Paris to London, New York, Milan, Tokyo, Seoul or Beijing, all 50 Delvaux boutiques are different. 

Official purveyor to the Royal Court of Belgium since 1883, Delvaux has always shared and celebrated Belgian cultural references and values.