Köping, Sweden — Hästens is very happy to announce the appointment of David Lee Hatchard as Chief Design Officer, effective June 1st. In this pivotal role, David will be responsible for providing visionary leadership in global retail design, encompassing architecture, visual merchandising, brand, marketing, customer experience, and real estate development. He will lead innovative and groundbreaking Sleep Spa experiences, enhanced customer journeys, developing forward-thinking initiatives, and ensuring consistently elevated design and brand standards.
David has over two decades of international real estate development and holistic brand experience and joins us from Apple, where he oversaw real estate development, design, and construction for Apple Global Flagship Retail Stores in Asia Pacific and EMEIA. His extensive background and innovative approach are set to drive Hästens’ future initiatives and worldwide growth plans.
Jan Ryde, Owner and CEO of Hästens, expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “We are incredibly excited to welcome David to the Hästens family. His visionary leadership and extensive experience will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and enhance our customer experiences worldwide.”
“I’m thrilled to join Hästens as Chief Design Officer,” David commented. “Hästens embodies a tradition of excellence and craftsmanship that resonates deeply with me. I look forward to marrying innovation with heritage to continue shaping Hästens’ iconic design legacy.”
