Prince William Hands Chanel’s Leena Nair Commander of the Order of the British Empire

LONDON — Chanel’s global chief executive officer Leena Nair scooped up her Commander of the Order of the British Empire, or CBE, for her services to the retail and consumer sector on Wednesday at Windsor Castle.

She was presented with the honor by Prince William for her contribution to the retail and consumer sector.

“It is an honor to receive this extraordinary recognition. I am deeply grateful for the unconditional support of my family and for the wisdom and generosity of all the people at Unilever and Chanel. I share this honor with all these wonderful people who have accompanied my career journey and shaped my values,” said Nair in a statement.

Leena Nair, global chief executive officer of Chanel.

Courtesy of Chanel/PA

“I am especially thankful to my amazing team at Chanel to whom I dedicate this award. This inspires me to continue to lead Chanel with audacity and integrity and to strive to have a positive impact in the world,” she added.

Nair donned a violet Chanel haute couture tweed dress coat paired with sandals from couture shoemaker Maison Massaro and a violet felt hat from Maison Michel, both companies that are owned by the French luxury brand.

Nair was named in the annual New Year Honors list, which is compiled and issued by the British government. The list is usually announced on the last week of December.

During the Investiture ceremony at Windsor Castle, Saint Lucian artist Llewellyn Xavier was made a Knight Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George; actor Anne-Marie Duff was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire, and Scottish association football manager David Moyes was made Officer of the Order of the British Empire.

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