Robert Chavez, executive chairman of Hermès Americas, is headed back to school.
He has been named the executive in residence at The Savannah College of Art and Design . He assumes the executive advisory role immediately as SCAD begins its 2024-25 academic year.
In his new role, Chavez will travel to all three SCAD locations — Atlanta and Savannah, Ga., and Lacoste, France — to visit classes, review portfolios and offer mentorship to SCAD students. He will also collaborate with academic leaders to review assignments for professional relevancy and develop new curriculum for the SCAD De Sole School of Business Innovation and the SCAD School of Fashion.
“Bob Chavez is a visionary leader in the international luxury space and a longtime champion of SCAD who will bring tremendous expertise and insights to the university’s esteemed academic programs,” said SCAD chief academic officer Jason Fox. “We are honored to have Bob serve as executive in residence and engage deeply with talented SCAD students across an array of disciplines. He is committed to SCAD’s mission to prepare talented students for creative professions.”