CHANEL has appointed Katie Welch as Head of USA Brand and Company Communications, effective January 5, 2026.In her new role, Welch will oversee integrated brand and corporate communications across all divisions, reporting to Stéphane Blanchard, with a dotted line to Global Chief Communications Officer Ruth Warder. She will be responsible for strengthening CHANEL’s narrative in the United States through creative and culturally resonant communication strategies.Welch joins the French luxury fashion house from Rare Beauty, where she served as Global Chief Marketing Officer, leading global marketing, PR, partnerships, and social impact initiatives.She will also become a member of CHANEL’s USA Management Committee, supporting the brand’s continued growth and engagement across the region.