Commerce
October 17, 2013
By Joe McCarthy
British apparel and accessories brand Burberry's soon-to-be CEO Christopher Bailey has triggered doubts owing to his creative background, but his collegial relationship with departing company boss Angela Ahrendts and extensive credentials should nullify the skepticism.
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