Retail and consumer investment firm Alquemie Group has welcomed Mareile Osthus and Rebecca Khoury to its team as its readies for further growth.
Osthus has joined the business as digital projects director and Khoury has taken up the creative director position.
The pair will help the investment firm grow its portfolio, which currently includes businesses Lego Certified Stores, Ginger & Smart, SurfStitch and Pumpkin Patch.
Alquemie Group executive chairman Richard Facioni said the strategic hires comes at a critical time for the firm.
"We are pleased to announce strategic additions to the Alquemie Group team as we prepare for the next phase of growth.
"It’s an exciting chapter with the continued expansion of our core business and a number of significant partnerships on the near horizon.
"We welcome Mareile’s and Rebecca’s experience and talent to the team at this pivotal time," he said.
Osthus brings her extensive experience as a career retailer to the role, having previously held various senior roles in Europe and Australia including at Zalando and Hugo Boss.
She joins the business from The Oroton Group having previously spent five years at The Iconic, where she served as part of the executive team as chief category management officer.
"I am delighted to work with the incredibly talented team at Alquemie Group as the retail portfolio enters a new era of strategic growth," Osthus said of her appointment.
"I look forward to playing my part in contributing to the group’s ongoing success," she said.
Meanwhile, Khoury brings her comprehensive knowledge to her position, having previously worked at ACP Magazines, holding roles at both Harper’s Bazaar and Grazia.
She was previously associate editor and co-publisher of 10 Magazine and 10 Men Australia and has been a member of the Advisory Council for the International Woolmark Prize.
"I’ve been passionate about fashion from a young age and have been fortunate to work with some of the industry’s most formidable talents," Khoury commented.
"The vision for Alquemie Group is incredibly exciting and it’s my privilege to help shape its forward creative direction," she said.
Alquemie Group is a retail and consumer investment platform managed by ACTA Capital.