Kering Promotes Stefano Cantino to CEO of Gucci

By Cristina Gallardo

Luxury group Kering appointed Stefano Cantino as chief executive of Gucci.

Cantino, who has served as Gucci's deputy CEO since May, will take over from Jean-Francois Palus on Jan. 1, the group said.

Prior to joining Gucci, Cantino worked for five years at Louis Vuitton, where he was responsible for communication and image. He graduated in political science at the University of Turin and spent 20 years in the Prada Group in various roles, leaving as director of communications and marketing.

Cantino will report to Francesca Bellettini, deputy CEO of Kering in charge of brand development, the group said.

"I am confident that, building on what has been set up over the past 15 months, Stefano and the Gucci team will succeed in the mission to take Gucci back to the leadership the brand deserves," Bellettini said.

Write to Cristina Gallardo at cristina.gallardo@wsj.com

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October 08, 2024 12:08 ET (16:08 GMT)

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