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Chanel CEO Leena Nair gets UK's Commander of British Empire honor
Born in Maharashtra, Nair received the award for leadership, sustainability efforts, and empowering women globally.
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Pranavi Sharma - Fri, 13, Jun 2025
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Leena Nair, Global CEO of Chanel. / LinkedIn
Leena Nair, the Indian-origin Global CEO of Chanel, has been awarded the Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) by Prince William at Windsor Castle.
The honor, part of King Charles III’s New Year’s Honours list for 2025, was given in recognition of her "outstanding contributions to the retail and consumer sector."
Nair, who grew up in Kolhapur, Maharashtra, has been at the helm of Chanel since January 2022. She is one of the few women of Indian origin leading a global luxury brand.
In a statement following the ceremony, Nair said, “It is an honour to receive this extraordinary recognition. I am deeply grateful for the unconditional support of my family and for the wisdom and generosity of all the people at Unilever and Chanel.”
She added, “I share this honour with all these wonderful people who have accompanied my career journey and shaped my values.”
She also dedicated the award to her team at Chanel.
Since becoming CEO, Nair has led efforts to strengthen Chanel’s brand, improve client experience, and push for greater sustainability. Under her leadership, the company has seen significant growth and has expanded its social impact work.
Nair has also overseen the funding of Fondation CHANEL, which works globally to improve the economic and social conditions of women and adolescent girls.
In addition to receiving the CBE, Nair was recently featured on Fortune India’s Most Powerful Women list for 2025.
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