Ellen Kinney has been named chief executive officer of Moose Knuckles, the global luxury outerwear brand.

Most recently, Kinney was president and CEO of Los Angeles-based A.L.C., where she drove expansive growth across direct-to-consumer and wholesale channels. Her earlier posts include CEO of Kendall + Kylie, executive vice president and chief merchant at Derek Lam International, and executive roles at Rebecca Taylor and Scoop.

“Moose Knuckles is a brand with tremendous creative energy, global resonance and untapped potential,” said Kinney. “I’m honored to take on this role and excited to work alongside such a talented team as we shape the next chapter of growth, innovation and cultural impact.”

Victor Luis, chairman of Moose Knuckles, who was most recently CEO, said, “Ellen is a dynamic and proven leader with exceptional merchandising instincts and a deep understanding of premium consumer brands. Her ability to blend creativity with commercial strategy makes her the ideal CEO to lead Moose Knuckles through this continued phase of growth.”

“Since Cathay Capital partnered with Moose Knuckles, the brand has leveraged its status as a bold Canadian icon to become a truly global name, embraced by consumers who prize multicultural spirit, bold attitude, distinctive style and exceptional craftsmanship,” said Jean-Marc Prunet, partner at Cathay Capital, which bought a stake in 2019. “Ellen combines exceptional talent with a sharp understanding of today’s consumer, enabling her to make the brand even more desirable and culturally relevant. Her proven ability to scale premium fashion houses while honoring their DNA makes her the ideal leader to accelerate our geographic and consumer expansion.”

Kinney will be based at Moose Knuckles’ global headquarters in Montreal, overseeing all facets of brand operations, product development and international expansion, as the company continues to accelerate momentum across North America, Europe and Asia.