Motier, the Moulin family's holding company which owns the Galeries Lafayette Group, has appointed Carole Ferrand as Director of Strategy and Development, effective September 1. Reporting to Philippe Houzé, Motier's new Chairman, she will be responsible for defining and implementing Motier's strategic vision, supporting the dynamic management of the company's portfolio holdings, and identifying growth drivers and development opportunities for the future, according to a press release.