Kevin R. Roche
As CEO of Fitch: Worldwide, a global interdisciplinary design
and Marketing communications agency of 700
professionals, Kevin led the successful integration of 18
global offices while presiding over the sale of Fitch:
Worldwide to WPP Group.
Kevin held the position of SVP, Marketing, Design and
Construction for the DFS Group Ltd, an LVMH Group
company from January 2000 – 2003 and 2013 - 2019.
From 2010-2013 Kevin lead the Design and Store Master
Plan and set in motion the multi-year repositioning and
renovation program for LVMH’s Group Bon Marche, Paris
France.
Through his leadership in a variety of positions over a 25-
years from Design Director to President and CEO and Co-
Founder of FRCH Design Worldwide, Kevin led the
company’s growth from a team of 4 in 1975 to over 200
professionals when he sold his ownership position in 1999.
Kevin is a Graduate of University of Cincinnati, College of
Design, Architecture, Art & Planning (DAAP). He is a
recipient of Alumni Masters Award of Recognition, from the
College of Design, Architecture, Art & Planning and has
received a Lifetime Achievement Award, University of
Cincinnati Masters Alumni Association.
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