PARIS — Lanvin is zeroing in on its next chief executive officer in Jean-Philippe Hecquet, ceo of Sandro, according to market sources. Hecquet, who has held the role at the fast-growing French fashion chain since 2014, submitted his resignation and is expected to take up a new post in the fall, these sources said. A spokeswoman for Lanvin told WWD she could not confirm any hire and that its search is ongoing. SMCP confirmed Hecquet’s departure and said a new Sandro ceo would be appointed soon. Finding a new business leader at Lanvin has been among the first orders of business for Fosun International, which acquired the French luxury house in February, ousting creative director Olivier Lapidus and general manager Nicolas Druz, sparking speculation about who might take on the daunting task of rebuilding the cash-strapped label. It is understood the search for a new designer is ongoing, with Lanvin aiming to reveal its new management and creative duo in the fall. Designer names in the frame are said to include Haider Ackermann, Carven’s Serge Ruffieux and Simon Porte Jacquemus. Hecquet has significant experience in luxury retail, having been international retail director for Tag Heuer for two years, according to his LinkedIn profile. Before that, he

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