Moose Knuckles Appoints Ellen Kinney as Chief Executive Officer
May 28, 2025
North America
Montréal, QC — May 26, 2025 — Moose Knuckles, the globally recognized luxury outerwear brand renowned for its uncompromising performance and bold design ethos, today announced the appointment of Ellen Kinney as Chief Executive Officer.
A seasoned executive with more than two decades of experience leading high-growth fashion brands, Kinney joins Moose Knuckles following her tenure as President and CEO of A.L.C., where she drove expansive growth across DTC and wholesale channels while enhancing operational excellence. Her prior leadership roles include CEO of Kendall + Kylie, EVP and Chief Merchant at Derek Lam International, and strategic posts at Rebecca Taylor, Scoop, and others, reflecting a career built on brand elevation and cross-functional execution.
“Moose Knuckles is a brand with tremendous creative energy, global resonance, and untapped potential,” said Ellen Kinney, Chief Executive Officer, Moose Knuckles. “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.”
“Ellen is a dynamic and proven leader with exceptional merchandising instincts and a deep understanding of premium consumer brands,” added Victor Luis, Chairman of Moose Knuckles. “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,” added Jean-Marc Prunet, Partner at Cathay Capital. “Ellen combines exceptional creative 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 Montréal, overseeing all facets of brand operations, product development, and international expansion as the company continues to accelerate momentum across North America, Europe, and Asia.
About Moose Knuckles
Founded in Canada, Moose Knuckles is a leader in luxury outerwear, known for fusing meticulous craftsmanship with innovative design. With a global leadership team anchored in Montréal, the brand continues to push the boundaries of performance apparel while staying rooted in Canadian heritage.
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About Cathay Capital
Cathay Capital is a private equity and venture capital firm that supports companies in Europe, North America, and Asia. Cathay Capital helps companies at all stages of development, from start-ups to mid-sized companies, to unlock growth opportunities, drive international expansion, and enable sustainable transformation. With its international reach and deep local expertise, its platform connects people – investors, entrepreneurs, management teams, and leading corporations – to share knowledge and resources, fostering the evolution and transformation of businesses. Founded in 2006 with a strong entrepreneurial heritage, Cathay Capital now manages more than 6 billion euros in assets and has completed more than 280 investments in sectors such as healthcare, technology, and consumer goods from its offices in Paris, New York, San Francisco, Munich, Berlin, Madrid, Shanghai, Beijing, and Singapore.
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