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Kering: Francesca Bellettini appointed president and CEO of Gucci

Her departure had been rumoured for weeks, and this afternoon, it was confirmed. Gucci released a statement announcing Stefano Cantino’s decision to leave the company. In a separate statement, the French company announced Francesca Bellettini as the new CEO and president of Gucci. Cantino’s exit and Bellettini’s appointment as head of Gucci...

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Arnault family appoints Veuve Clicquot CEO as Paris FC's managing director

Paris - The Arnault family, majority shareholder of Paris FC via its holding company Agache, has appointed the CEO of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin (LVMH Group), Jean-Marc Gallot, as the football club's managing director. He will take up the position from October 1. The Ligue 1 club and the holding company announced the appointment in a statement on...

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Gap Inc. appoints leadership for beauty and accessories expansion

Gap Inc. is making a strategic push into the beauty and accessories markets, appointing new leadership and engaging industry experts to guide the expansion. The company announced the appointments of Deb Redmond as general manager of beauty and Michele Parsons as general manager of accessories. These new categories are seen as a way for Gap Inc....

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Ewan Venters appointed executive chairman at Paul Smith

Paul Smith Ltd., a leading British design company, has appointed Ewan Venters to the newly created role of executive chairman, effective October 1, 2025. Venters, who has served as a non-executive director at the company since February, was previously the CEO of the global contemporary art gallery, Hauser & Wirth. Sir Paul Smith, the company’s...

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Christian Louboutin names Jaden Smith as its first men’s creative director

Luxury footwear brand Christian Louboutin is looking to elevate its menswear offering with the appointment of American rapper and actor Jaden Smith as the brand’s first-ever men’s creative director. In a statement, Christian Louboutin said that Smith would oversee the creation of four collections annually across men’s shoes, leather goods, and...

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Vuori appoints former Nike COO Andrew Campion to board of directors

Vuori, the performance and lifestyle brand inspired by coastal California, has appointed Andrew Campion to its board of directors and its audit committee. Campion brings over 17 years of executive experience from Nike, where he served as chief operating officer, chief financial officer, and head of global strategy. Before his time at Nike, he...

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Gap Inc. adds music industry leader Jody Gerson to board

Gap Inc. has appointed Jody Gerson, the chairman and CEO of Universal Music Publishing Group (UMPG), to its board of directors, effective immediately. Gerson is recognised as a trailblazer in the music and entertainment industry, with over three decades of experience leading digital transformation and championing creativity and innovation. She...

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Decathlon appoints CEO for newly merged UK and Ireland business

Sportswear giant Decathlon has named Elena Pecos as chief executive officer of its UK and Ireland business. The retailer confirmed the news in a LinkedIn post, in which it said her appointment marks the creation of a new leadership structure, merging the teams of the two regions. Pecos has been at the helm of Decathlon Ireland since January...

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Pepe Jeans owner Najib Mikati under investigation for fraud

The French National Financial Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation into Najib Mikati, a Lebanese businessman with significant investments in several ready-to-wear brands, including Pepe Jeans and Façonnable. According to media reports confirmed by the PNF, Mikati is suspected of fraudulent enrichment. Mikati, who is also a former...

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Wantable names new chief commercial officer

American personal styling and e-commerce retailer Wantable has appointed Tom Nowak as chief commercial officer. He will report directly to the company’s president and chief operations officer, Tyson Ciepluch. In this newly created role, Nowak will lead Wantable’s marketing, merchandising, creative, and digital commerce teams to drive “an...

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Rumours of CEO change at Gucci: Is Francesca Bellettini taking the reins?

New Kering chief executive officer Luca de Meo is wasting no time restructuring the French luxury group. Following his official start date on Monday, September 2, a significant change at the helm of Gucci is already emerging. As reported by trade media outlets such as Business of Fashion and Women’s Wear Daily, Gucci CEO Stefano Cantino is...

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Bernard Arnault 'Honored' by Armani's consideration of LVMH

Paris - Bernard Arnault, chairman and chief executive officer of LVMH (LVMH), said on Friday he was "honoured" that his group had been named in Giorgio Armani's will as a potential partner for the Italian group. Arnault told Agence France-Presse (AFP): "Giorgio Armani, whom I had the pleasure of knowing personally, was a true genius; the only...