Balmain has appointed Annis Cai as General Manager of Asia-Pacific, effective March 30, 2026. She joins from Audemars Piguet, where she served as Retail Director for China. Cai previously held the role of China General Manager at Harrods and retail management positions at Chanel China, including Boutique Director at Plaza 66 Shanghai. A Fudan University graduate, Cai will lead Balmain’s business development and operations across Asia-Pacific, focusing on sustaining momentum and accelerating regional growth.

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