hans schmitt

Beau Lawrence is the visionary Founder and CEO of Ace Rivington, a premium denim lifestyle brand based in Santa Barbara, CA.  Born in Tennessee and raised in California, Beau studied math and science before pivoting to fashion design, graduating from The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising in Los Angeles.  His early career included menswear design roles at The Territory Ahead and Union, and a notable tenure at Guess? Inc., where he rose from assistant menswear designer to global men’s denim designer and finally to Director of Product Development for Guess Factory and G by Guess.

Bringing formative experiences from this corporate foundation, Beau joined Shaun Neff at Neff Headwear as Vice President of Design & Merchandising.  In 2013, he embarked on a remarkable entrepreneurial adventure, beginning with a French terry sweatshirt inspired by a fictional character he created: the adventurous pilot Ace Rivington.  This creation marked the launch of a brand that has since opened a flagship store in Santa Barbara and soared to new heights through direct-to-consumer sales, wholesale, and collaborations.

As “C.E. Beau” of Ace Rivington, Beau channels his deep connection to the film industry and the art of storytelling into his brand’s ethos. His genuine care for others shines through in the brand’s numerous philanthropic endeavors, both local and global, and in offering customers full tailoring services and a lifetime warranty on all jeans. The Brownestone Group is enthusiastic to share Beau’s story, emphasizing themes of authenticity, a commitment to exceptional customer service and experience, and the power of turning dreams into reality.

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Hans Schmitt is the CEO of AMOR Group, a global organization in the watch and jewelry sector with six brand monikers. In his first official CEO role, Hans has led the company’s international expansion from 15 to 26 countries—a testament to his wealth of experience in navigating the complexities of global business. Hans studied business economics and finance in Germany before embarking on an impressive career trajectory at Hugo Boss, where he joined as an executive trainee and quickly rose to President for the Japan region within a few short years. Subsequently, Hans began overseeing the United Kingdom and Nordic regions before being promoted to Senior Vice President of EMEA. In 2010, he was recruited to Warnaco as President, EMEA for Calvin Klein to drive strategy for the brand, before Warnaco’s acquisition by PVH two years later. Hans then joined Superdry as Managing Director International and Wholesale, UK, to lead growth initiatives in Europe and Asia.

In 2015, Hans was recruited to Diesel as EVP, Global Sales, reporting to Alessandro Bogliolo and later Renzo Rosso, and dedicated much of his time to overseeing business in the US and Canada. He also served as Diesel’s interim CEO for several months towards the end of his tenure, before pivoting from the world of fashion apparel to the jewelry and accessories industry. Since 2019, as CEO of AMOR Group, Hans is propelling the company towards new areas of growth across the world, including bolstering the company’s e-commerce footprint.

Hans’s blend of humility, intellect, and strategic foresight epitomizes the essence of exceptional executive leadership. The Brownestone Group is honored to share his invaluable insights on international leadership with our readers.

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