Kering is a global Luxury group with world-renowned Houses in fashion, leather goods, jewelry and watches: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo, Qeelin, Ulysse Nardin, Girard-Perregaux, as well as Kering Eyewear.

Apparel & Fashion

Kering

Robert Triefus is the current CEO of Gucci Vault & Metaverse Ventures, as well as the Senior EVP of Corporate & Brand Strategy at [Kering](/org/kering). Robert has over two decades of experience in the fashion industry, having previously worked as the Executive Vice President at Giorgio Armani and the Senior Vice President at Calvin Klein. Under their leadership, Gucci has seen a resurgence in popularity and profitability, solidifying its place as one of the most iconic luxury brands in the world.

Robert Triefus studied BA Economics at [Manchester University](/org/manchester-university) and achieved Dual Honours in Accountancy and Business Studies. Robert then went on to study at Wellington College in Berkshire, England.

Their manager is Marco Bizzarri, President & CEO, Gucci. Some of their coworkers include and Susan Chokachi - President & CEO, Americas - Gucci.

Robert Triefus

Gerrit Ruetzel is the current CEO of Americas for Bottega Veneta at [Kering](/org/kering). 

Gerrit was previously the CEO & President Asia/Pacific for HUGO BOSS Hong Kong Limited from January 2009 to December 2014. In January 2015, they became the President & CEO for HUGO BOSS Fashions and held that position until September 2016. From December 2001 to December 2008, Ruetzel was the Director of International Sales for HUGO BOSS AG.

Gerrit Ruetzel has a MBA/PhD in International Business Administration and Management/Marketing, General from Goethe University, European Business School (ebs).

Gerrit Ruetzel reports to Bartolomeo Rongone, CEO, Bottega Veneta. Gerrit Ruetzel works with Dario Gargiulo - Chief Marketing Officer, Bottega Veneta, Giorgio Esposti - CFO, Bottega Veneta, and Teejana Beenessreesingh - Chief of Staff to CEO, Bottega Veneta.

Gerrit Ruetzel

Thierry Marty is the President of [Kering](/org/kering) North & South-East Asia Pacific. Thierry has over 20 years of experience in the luxury industry, having worked with brands such as [Bulgari](/org/bulgari), [Fendi](/org/fendi), [Cartier](/org/cartier), and Louis Vuitton. 

Marty began their career in 2001 as a Brand Manager for Celine Singapore. Thierry then moved to [Bulgari](/org/bulgari) Korea in 2007, where they became the Managing Director. In this role, they were in charge of the Korean subsidiary for all [Bulgari](/org/bulgari) products distributed through three networks: Retail Domestic, Retail Duty Free, and Wholesale Domestic. Thierry oversaw a team of 190 employees and 24 boutiques. 

In 2009, Marty became the President & CEO of [Bulgari](/org/bulgari) Japan. Thierry held this position for seven years before moving to Louis Vuitton Korea in 2016, where they served as CEO for four years. Marty then joined [Kering](/org/kering) in 2020.

Thierry Marty has a background in business and economics, with a focus on blockchain technologies. Thierry has completed an MBA from HEC Lausanne, and has completed several courses on blockchain technology from [INSEAD](/org/insead) and [Coursera](/org/coursera). Thierry is currently working in the field of blockchain, crypto assets and decentralized finance.

Their manager is Jean-Francois Palus, Deputy CEO.

Thierry Marty

Laurence Barrere is the CFO of [Balenciaga](/org/balenciaga-s-a) at [Kering](/org/kering). Before joining [Kering](/org/kering), they were a senior financial auditor at PwC for 10 years. In their current role, they are responsible for the financial management of the [Balenciaga](/org/balenciaga-s-a) brand. Laurence has been with [Kering](/org/kering) since January 2008 and in their current role since December 2017.

Laurence Barrere has a Master's degree in Finance from Université Paris Dauphine - PSL.

They are on a team with Eric Darrieus - COO, [Balenciaga](/org/balenciaga-s-a), Vira Capeci - President, Americas - [Balenciaga](/org/balenciaga-s-a), and Laura du Rusquec - Chief Retail Officer & EMEA President. Laurence Barrere reports to Cédric Charbit, President & CEO, [Balenciaga](/org/balenciaga-s-a).

Laurence Barrere

Atsushi Natori

Laura du Rusquec is the current Chief Retail Officer & EMEA President at [Kering](/org/kering). Prior to their current role, Laura served as the Global Brand Director - Marketing and Merchandising at Pomellato from January 2013 to June 2016. In this role, Laura was responsible for brand strategy, product merchandising, operational marketing, media, digital, and e-commerce. 

Before their time at Pomellato, Laura served as the Strategy Director - Luxury Couture & Leather Goods division at [Kering](/org/kering) from July 2016 to February 2017. Laura also held the title of Project Director Business Development and M&A at [Kering](/org/kering) from January 2011 to December 2013, where they were responsible for business development of the [Kering](/org/kering)/Yoox joint venture operating [Kering](/org/kering) luxury e-business activities, franchising, and supply chain projects. Additionally, Laura was responsible for the acquisition of luxury brands including [Brioni](/org/brioni-s-p-a), Christopher Kane, Tomas Maier, Altuzarra, and Pomellato. 

Prior to joining [Kering](/org/kering), Laura served as a Senior Associate in Strategy at Gucci Group from January 2009 to December 2011. Laura began their career as an Analyst at Morgan Stanley from January 2006 to December 2009.

Laura du Rusquec first attended the Lycée Janson de Sailly. Laura then studied at the Henri IV, Paris before attending the ESSEC - ESSEC Business School where they obtained a Diplome Grande Ecole in Finance and Droit.

Some of their coworkers include Edoardo Tocco - President, APAC, Vira Capeci - President, Americas - [Balenciaga](/org/balenciaga-s-a), and Laurence Barrere - CFO, [Balenciaga](/org/balenciaga-s-a). Laura du Rusquec reports to Cédric Charbit, President & CEO, [Balenciaga](/org/balenciaga-s-a).

Laura du Rusquec

Alessandro Premoli is the current Head of WW Digital Buying & Merchandising for [Balenciaga](/org/balenciaga-s-a) at [Kering](/org/kering). Prior to this role, they were the Global Wholesale E-Commerce Manager for [Dolce&Gabbana](/org/dolcegabbana) from July 2018 to October 2019. From February 2016 to July 2018, they were the Womenswear Luxury & Designers Buyer for [LVMH](/org/lvmh). From March 2014 to February 2016, they were the Menswear Luxury & Designers Buyer for YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP. Alessandro has also worked as a Retail & Collection Merchandising Consultant for TOD'S and as a Junior Product Manager for Yves Saint Laurent at L'Oréal.

Alessandro Premoli has a Master of Business Administration from [SDA Bocconi](/org/sda-bocconi) in Fashion, Luxury and Design Management (MAFED). Alessandro also has a Postgraduate Program in Fashion & Luxury Management from Institut Français de la Mode. Their Master of Science is in International Management from [Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore](/org/universita-cattolica-del-sacro-cuore). Alessandro has also done Semesters Abroad in International Business at University of California, Los Angeles and in Business Administration and Management at [Boston University](/org/boston-university). Their Semester Abroad in Marketing and Business Communication was at [Michigan State University](/org/michigan-state-university).

Some of their coworkers include Laura du Rusquec - Chief Retail Officer & EMEA President, Edoardo Tocco - President, APAC, and Laurence Barrere - CFO, [Balenciaga](/org/balenciaga-s-a). Alessandro Premoli reports to Cédric Charbit, President & CEO, [Balenciaga](/org/balenciaga-s-a).

Alessandro Premoli

Teejana Beenessreesingh is currently the Chief of Staff to the CEO at Bottega Veneta. Teejana has previously worked as a Senior Strategy Consultant at [Bain & Company](/org/bain) from June 2019 to January 2021, with a focus on digital transformation, online monetization, retail footprint optimization, value chain analysis, procurement solutions, project management, sustainability implementation and post merger integration. Teejana also spent time at [Cartier](/org/cartier) from June 2018 to May 2019 as the Global Strategy & Marketing lead for Iconic Collections, where they were responsible for the strategy and coordination around the launch of the Clash de [Cartier](/org/cartier) collection, including pricing, story-telling and product development.

Prior to their time in the luxury goods industry, Teejana worked in finance as the Vice President of Portfolio Investments at Sheridan Asset Management from December 2014 to January 2018. Teejana also has experience as an entrepreneur, having founded BeeJooS in December 2011 and running it until December 2014. Teejana began their career as a Senior Associate at Citadel Investment Group in April 2010.

Teejana Beenessreesingh attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where they obtained their Bachelor of Science in Management Science and Economics. Teejana then went on to obtain their MBA from [HEC Paris](/org/hec-paris), where they were voted as one of the Top 100 Global MBAs To Watch by Poets & Quants. Teejana also holds certifications from [Kering](/org/kering) in [Kering](/org/kering) Luxury Strategy and from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in Series 63 & Series 79.

Teejana Beenessreesingh reports to Bartolomeo Rongone, CEO, Bottega Veneta. Teejana Beenessreesingh works with Gerrit Ruetzel - CEO, Americas - Bottega Veneta, Atsushi Natori - CFO, Japan - Bottega Veneta, and Dario Gargiulo - Chief Marketing Officer, Bottega Veneta.

Teejana Beenessreesingh

Edoardo Tocco is currently the President, APAC at [Kering](/org/kering). Prior to this, they were the Regional Director China at TOD'S Group from February 2014 to January 2017. From January 2003 to February 2014, Tocco served as the General Manager China at Diesel. Tocco has also held positions as the Executive Director Vemer Siber at Everel Group S.p.A. from June 1996 to December 2001 and as the Project Manager at Zoppas Industries from September 1995 to May 1996. Edoardo began their career as a Lecturer (International Civil Servant) at Guangzhou University from May 1993 to July 1995.

Edoardo Tocco has an MBA from IMD and a Master Degree in Electrical Engineering from Università degli Studi di Palermo. Edoardo also has a Mandarin Language Course from Shanghai Normal University. Edoardo is certified from The Hong Kong Institute of Directors in Certificate on the Role of a Listed Company Director and Certificate on the Role of an Independent Non-Executive Director. Edoardo is also certified from IMD in Mastering of Board Performance. Lastly, they are certified from Royal Yachting Association (RYA) in RYA Yachtmaster Offshore.

Edoardo Tocco works with Laurence Barrere - CFO, [Balenciaga](/org/balenciaga-s-a), Eric Darrieus - COO, [Balenciaga](/org/balenciaga-s-a), and Alessandro Premoli - Head of WW Digital Buying & Merchandising, [Balenciaga](/org/balenciaga-s-a). Their manager is Cédric Charbit, President & CEO, [Balenciaga](/org/balenciaga-s-a).

Edoardo Tocco

Vira Capeci is the current President of Americas for [Balenciaga](/org/balenciaga-s-a) at [Kering](/org/kering). 

Vira has over 20 years of experience in the fashion industry, starting their career at Givenchy in 1995. Vira eventually became the President of Givenchy in 2005, a position they held until 2013. 

In 2008, they left Givenchy to join Celine as the President. Vira stayed at Celine for 10 years until they were recruited by [Kering](/org/kering) to lead [Balenciaga](/org/balenciaga-s-a) in 2018.

Vira Capeci attended [Gettysburg College](/org/gettysburg-college) for their undergraduate degree and then went on to attend the school for their graduate degree.

Their manager is Cédric Charbit, President & CEO, [Balenciaga](/org/balenciaga-s-a). Vira Capeci works with Eric Darrieus - COO, [Balenciaga](/org/balenciaga-s-a), Edoardo Tocco - President, APAC, and Laura du Rusquec - Chief Retail Officer & EMEA President.

Vira Capeci

Giorgio Esposti is the current CFO of Bottega Veneta at [Kering](/org/kering). Giorgio has previously worked as the Operations Controlling Director for the Baby Nutrition Division at [Danone](/org/danone), and before that as a business controller and finance manager at Mellin Spa and [Unilever](/org/unilever).

Esposti has over 20 years of experience in finance and controlling. Giorgio is an expert in P&L management and has extensive experience in planning and reporting operational costs. Giorgio is based in Amsterdam-Schiphol.

Giorgio Esposti graduated from [Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore](/org/universita-cattolica-del-sacro-cuore) with a degree in economy. Giorgio also attended Liceo Scientifico Salvador Allende.

Giorgio Esposti reports to Bartolomeo Rongone, CEO, Bottega Veneta. Some of their coworkers include Massimiliano Brunazzo - CEO, EMEA - Bottega Venta, Dario Gargiulo - Chief Marketing Officer, Bottega Veneta, and Gerrit Ruetzel - CEO, Americas - Bottega Veneta.

Giorgio Esposti

Tidjane Thiam is a Director at [Kering](/org/kering). Tidjane was previously the Group Chief Executive Officer at [Credit Suisse](/org/credit-suisse) from January 2015 to February 2020. Prior to that, they were the Group Chief Executive at Prudential plc from January 2008 to December 2015. Tidjane has also held the position of CEO [Aviva](/org/aviva-plc) Europe at [Aviva](/org/aviva-plc) from November 2002 to December 2008. Tidjane began their career as a Partner at [McKinsey & Company](/org/mckinsey-company) from January 2000 to December 2002. Tidjane has also worked in the government as the Secretary of Development and Planning for Côte d'Ivoire from January 1998 to December 1999.

Tidjane Thiam attended the École Polytechnique, where they studied advanced mathematics and physics. Tidjane then went on to earn their MBA from [INSEAD](/org/insead) with distinction. Finally, they studied mathematics at the Lycée Sainte-Geneviève.

Tidjane Thiam

Dario Gargiulo is the Chief Marketing Officer for Bottega Veneta at [Kering](/org/kering). Dario has a long and successful history in marketing, beginning with an internship at Missoni Commercial Office in 2004. Dario then interned at Aethra Asia Representative Office before being hired on as the Premium Brand Director Heineken Brazil in 2005. In 2016, Dario was hired as the Chief Marketing Officer for Diesel and held that position until 2019. Dario's most recent position is Chief Marketing Officer for Bottega Veneta at [Kering](/org/kering), a position they have held since 2019.

Dario Gargiulo has a degree in Trade Marketing and Category Management from [SDA Bocconi](/org/sda-bocconi), and has also completed a course in Brand Value Management from the same school. Dario also has a degree in Economia internazionale from Università Bocconi.

Some of their coworkers include Massimiliano Brunazzo - CEO, EMEA - Bottega Venta, Teejana Beenessreesingh - Chief of Staff to CEO, Bottega Veneta, and Giorgio Esposti - CFO, Bottega Veneta. Dario Gargiulo reports to Bartolomeo Rongone, CEO, Bottega Veneta.

Dario Gargiulo

Massimiliano Brunazzo is the CEO, EMEA of Bottega Venta at [Kering](/org/kering). Brunazzo has over 18 years of experience in the fashion and sports industries. 

Brunazzo started their career in 2001 as a Product Line Manager for Mistral Int. In 2005, they became a Product Manager for Oberalp Group Spa before moving to adidas in 2006 as their Global Category Manager BU Men. In 2016, they were promoted to General Manager for Concept to Consumer Sports BUs and Heartbeat Sports. 

In 2011, Brunazzo left adidas to become the Managing Director Southern Europe for [HUGO BOSS](/org/hugo-boss). Massimiliano held this position until 2016 when they joined [Kering](/org/kering) as the CEO, EMEA for Bottega Venta.

Massimiliano Brunazzo has an Executive Education from [Columbia University](/org/columbia-university) in the City of New York in Leadership Program, an Executive Education from [Harvard University](/org/harvard) in adidas Executive Development Program, and an Executive Education from [London Business School](/org/london-business-school) in Developing Strategy for Value Creation. Massimiliano also has a Master of Business Administration - MBA from The Berlin School of Economics and Law in Business Administration and Management, General, and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Free University of Bozen-Bolzano in Industrial Design.

Massimiliano Brunazzo works with Teejana Beenessreesingh - Chief of Staff to CEO, Bottega Veneta, Gerrit Ruetzel - CEO, Americas - Bottega Veneta, and Atsushi Natori - CFO, Japan - Bottega Veneta. A direct report to Massimiliano Brunazzo is and Atsushi Natori - CFO, EMEA - Bottega Veneta. Massimiliano Brunazzo reports to Bartolomeo Rongone, CEO, Bottega Veneta.

Massimiliano Brunazzo

Eric Darrieus is the current COO of [Balenciaga](/org/balenciaga-s-a) at [Kering](/org/kering). Eric has previous experience working in operations for Marc Jacobs - [LVMH](/org/lvmh) Group, [LVMH](/org/lvmh), and CELINE - [LVMH](/org/lvmh) Group. Eric has also worked as a plant director for Louis Vuitton and as a managing director for Diguet Denis - Group CPI Books. Eric's experience in asset management comes from their time at Otis Elevator.

Eric Darrieus has a master's degree in aerodynamics from [Université de Poitiers](/org/universite-de-poitiers) and an AMP from [INSEAD](/org/insead).

Eric Darrieus reports to Cédric Charbit, President & CEO, [Balenciaga](/org/balenciaga-s-a). They work with Nobutaka Kaneko - President & CEO, Japan & Korea - [Balenciaga](/org/balenciaga-s-a), Alessandro Premoli - Head of WW Digital Buying & Merchandising, [Balenciaga](/org/balenciaga-s-a), and Laurence Barrere - CFO, [Balenciaga](/org/balenciaga-s-a).

Eric Darrieus

Nobutaka Kaneko is the current President & CEO of Japan & Korea for [Balenciaga](/org/balenciaga-s-a) at [Kering](/org/kering). Prior to this, they served as the Representative Director for KERING JAPAN from 2016 to 2022. Before that, they were the President and CEO of BALENCIAGA JAPAN from 2006 to 2019. 

Nobutaka Kaneko started their career in 1991 at ITOCHU Corporation in the brand marketing division. Nobutaka then moved to ITOCHU International Inc. in 1996, also in the brand marketing division. In 2003, they left ITOCHU to start their own small business, ETH LTD. Nobutaka ran ETH LTD until 2007 when they took over as President and CEO of BALENCIAGA JAPAN.

Some of their coworkers include Edoardo Tocco - President, APAC, Eric Darrieus - COO, [Balenciaga](/org/balenciaga-s-a), and Laura du Rusquec - Chief Retail Officer & EMEA President. Nobutaka Kaneko reports to Cédric Charbit, President & CEO, [Balenciaga](/org/balenciaga-s-a).

Nobutaka Kaneko

Bartolomeo Rongone began his career as a market analyst in the Luxury sector. He joined [Fendi](/org/fendi) in 2001 becoming Head of Business Intelligence. He then took on more senior roles before taking leadership of Supply Chain, Merchandise planning and Client Relationship Management. He joined [Kering](/org/kering) in 2012 as Chief Operating Officer of Yves Saint Laurent, responsible for product and global retail operations.
 
In September 2019, he was appointed CEO of Bottega Veneta. Bartolomeo is tasked with realizing the full potential of the new creative force that has been driving the House since 2018.
 
Bartolomeo Rongone is an Italian national.

Bartolomeo Rongone

Francesca Bellettini was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Yves Saint Laurent in September 2013.

She joined the Kering Group in 2003, as strategic planning director and associate worldwide merchandising director of Gucci. In 2008, Ms Bellettini was appointed worldwide merchandising director of Bottega Veneta. She was promoted to worldwide merchandising and communications director for the brand in 2010.

She was previously with the [Prada Group](/org/prada-spa), which she joined in 1999 as part of its new business development division, and later became operations manager for [Helmut Lang](/org/helmut-lang). She began her career in London as an investment banker, working at Goldman Sachs International, Deutsche Morgan Grenfell and Compass Partners International.
An Italian national, Ms Bellettini earned a degree from [Bocconi University](/org/bocconi-university) in Milan.

Francesca Ballettini

Jean-Marc Duplaix has been [Kering](/org/kering)’s CFO since 2012.
He joined [Kering](/org/kering) from the M6 Group (one of France’s largest television networks) where he was deputy CFO.  Concurrently, he was also president of Multi4, a broadcasting operator for several digital terrestrial television (DTT) channels. He also served as a board member for a professional French football club (FC Girondins de Bordeaux). 
He began his career in 1994 at Arthur Andersen. Hired as a project coordinator and later promoted to director, he provided auditing and financial consulting services to CAC 40-listed companies. 
 
A French national, Mr Duplaix is a graduate of the HEC business school and holds an advanced degree in accounting and finance (DESCF). 

Jean-Marc Duplaix

Marie-Claire Daveu was appointed [Kering](/org/kering)’s chief sustainability officer and head of international institutional affairs in 2012.
She is responsible for the continued development of [Kering](/org/kering)’s sustainability strategy and the direction of the Group’s institutional affairs.
She joined the company from the public sector where she served as chief of staff to French politician Nathalie Kosciusko-Morizet, within the Ministry of Ecology and other areas from 2007 to 2012. Prior to that, Ms Daveu was senior director of sustainable development at Sanofi-Aventis Group in 2005. She was previously technical adviser to the cabinet of Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin and principal private secretary to Serge Lepeltier, Minister of Ecology and Sustainability.
A French national, she is a graduate of the Paris Institute of Technology for Life, Food and Environmental Studies (École Nationale du Génie Rural et des Eaux et Forêts). She also earned a Diplôme d'Etudes Supérieures Spécialisées (diploma of specialised higher studies) in public administration from Dauphine University, Paris.

Marie-Claire Daveu

Béatrice Lazat was appointed Chief People Officer in March 2016, and is a member of the company’s executive committee.
She started her career in the luxury sector in France at [Cartier](/org/cartier), and then moved to Christofle. She then joined L’Oréal and built an international career over 20 years, working successively in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Australia and China. More recently, she worked in Shanghai as L’Oréal’s human resources director for the Asia-Pacific region.

A French national, Ms Lazat is a graduate of the ESCP business school in Paris and holds an MBA from [Georgia State University](/org/georgia-state-university).

Beatrice Lazat

Grégory Boutté became [Kering](/org/kering)’s Chief Client & Digital Officer in December 2017. He is responsible for leading the Group’s digital transformation and driving the development of e-commerce, CRM and data management.


He began his career in fast-moving consumer goods, working in brand management at [Procter & Gamble](/org/procter-gamble) in Paris before moving to the tech sector, joining the French online auction start-up iBazar in 2000, which was acquired by [eBay](/org/ebay) in 2001. He then became General Manager of [eBay](/org/ebay) France, which quickly became one of the most popular e-commerce platforms in France. He went on to manage [eBay](/org/ebay) Europe (excl. UK and Germany) in 2007 before moving to [eBay](/org/ebay) Motors and Electronics divisions in San Jose, California in 2010. In 2013, Grégory Boutté joined Sidecar, the first short-distance, peer-to-peer ride-sharing platform, which was bought by [General Motors](/org/general-motors) in 2016. In 2015, Gregory joined [Udemy](/org/udemy), a start-up that provides 15 million students the opportunity to take online courses.


Grégory Boutté is a graduate of [ESCP Europe](/org/escp-europe).

Gregory Boutte

Emma Watson is a British actor and activist. She first came to the public’s attention playing Hermione Granger in the film adaptations of the Harry Potter book series, which enjoyed immense success worldwide. Twenty years later, she is one of the world’s most popular actors and best-known activists.


Emma Watson’s filmography includes The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Bling Ring, Noah and Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. She most recently starred in Greta Gerwig’s Little Women. 


In May 2014, she earned a degree in English Literature from Brown University.


Also in 2014, she was appointed a UN WOMEN Global Goodwill Ambassador and launched the HeForShe initiative aimed at involving men in the promotion of gender equality. Her work on the HeForShe campaign earned her a place on the TIME 100 list of the world’s most influential people in 2015.


In 2016, she created Our Shared Shelf, a feminist book club.


Emma Watson is part of the TIME’S UP Entertainment Steering Committee and brought the movement to the UK, coordinating its launch at the UK Film BAFTAs in 2018 and building a network of hundreds of women from across the industry.


Her consultation with the women’s movement led to the establishment of a new UK Justice and Equality Fund, hosted by Rosa and launched by Emma Watson with a GBP 1 million donation. The fund aims to end cultures of harassment, abuse and impunity by resourcing expert organizations in this field.


Emma Watson has also helped launch new UK industry - wide guidelines on harassment and bullying with the British Film Institute (BFI), the British Academy of Film and TV Arts (BAFTA), and the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS) and other leading bodies.


In 2019, French President Emmanuel Macron invited her to sit on the G7’s advisory Gender Equality Council. Emma Watson is also a pioneer in advocating for sustainable fashion and is a supporter of Good On You, a mobile app that allows consumers to check the sustainability credentials of clothing brands. In 2018, she was invited to guest edit a Vogue Australia publication on sustainable development and responsible consumption. 

 

Emma Watson was appointed as a Director of Kering at the Combined General Meeting on June 16, 2020. Her term of office will expire at the Annual General Meeting called to approve the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023. 

Emma Watson

Vincent Schaal

A French national, Véronique Weill has held numerous responsibilities in financial services, with a background of more than 20 years in investment banking in the United States, in the UK and France, then 10 years at AXA, as well as in the field of new technologies and digital.


A graduate of the Institute of Political Studies (IEP) in Paris and holder of a literature degree from the Sorbonne University, Véronique Weill began her career at Arthur Andersen Audit in Paris.


From 1985 to 2006, she held various positions of responsibility within JP Morgan in Paris, London and New York, in particular as Head of European, then Global Head of Operations and Technology for asset management and private clients, then Global Head of Operations for Investment Banking and Shared Services.


Back in France in 2006, she joined the AXA Group as Managing Director of AXA Business Services and Director of Operational Excellence; she became a member of the Management Committee in 2010 as Chief Operating Officer, then Group Chief Customer Officer in charge of customers, brand and digital of the AXA Group. She has been President of the Board of subsidiaries in France, Spain and Italy, and she was a member of Scientific Board for AXA Research Fund.


In August 2017, she joined Publicis Groupe as General Manager, in charge of mergers and acquisitions, Operations, IT and real estate, and member of the Group Management Committee.


Since July 2020, she has been Chairman of the Board of Directors of [CNP Assurances](/org/cnp-assurances).


She is also a member of the Board of Directors of Valeo and of the Supervisory Board of [Rothschild & Co](/org/rothschild-co). 

Véronique Weill

Serge Weinberg

Yonca Dervisoglu

Kalvaria leads the marketing and communications strategy for the company.

Most recently, Kalvaria was svp, brand engagement at Away, and before that led brand engagement for Anheuser-Busch and [Diageo](/org/diageo).

Selena Kalvaria

Susan Chokachi

As Chief Communications and Image Officer since May 2016, Valerie Duport is responsible for developing and implementing [Kering](/org/kering)’s communications strategy and promoting its image. She is also responsible for overseeing and assisting [Kering](/org/kering)’s brands with the design and execution of their own respective communications strategies.
 
Ms Duport began her career in 1988 at Chanel in Paris, in press services for the Fragrance and Cosmetics division. In 1994, she joined the press service for Chanel’s Watches and Jewellery division, which she headed in 1997. In 2008, she was appointed international director of press services and external relations at Chanel.
 
A French national, she earned a Diplôme d'études appliquées (diploma of applied studies) in contemporary history from the University of Paris-Sorbonne.

Valerie Duport

Concetta Battaglia is Head of Operations at [Kering](/org/kering) UK Services. After joining Gucci Group in 2005 as personal assistant to the Worldwide Store Planning Director, she moved into the facilities team before progressing to her current role. Amongst other responsibilities, she is in charge of the development and implementation of Health & Safety policies and procedures within [Kering](/org/kering) and its Houses in the United Kingdom.


Before joining [Kering](/org/kering), Concetta Battaglia worked in sales and customer services.


An Italian and British national, Concetta Battaglia has lived in Switzerland and Italy and currently resides in London.


She graduated from Sapienza University of Rome, Italy, in 1996 with a degree in political science.

Concetta Battaglia was elected as the second Director representing employees by the [Kering](/org/kering) European Works Council on September 3, 2020.

She attended two Board meetings in 2020 following her appointment, representing an attendance rate of 100%.

Concetta Battaglia did not hold any other directorships or positions at December 31, 2020, and has not held any other corporate office over the past five years. 

Concetta Battaglia

Cédric Charbit began his career at Printemps department stores in 2001. He worked for Purchasing in the Luxury Goods department. He then became General Merchandise Manager until his appointment as Deputy Director of Purchasing. In 2009, he was appointed Deputy Chief Executive of Pucci, in Italy, before joining Saint Laurent in 2012 as Product Strategy Director. He subsequently became Merchandising Director and finally Executive Vice President of Products and Communications. 

In November 2016, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Balenciaga. Under Cédric’s leadership, the House has seen strong acceleration in growth, largely due to an expanded international boutique network and a robust increase in e-commerce sales. The House is also recognized as a leading player in the fashion industry for its approach to innovation and ethical values.

A French national, Cédric Charbit, 41, is a graduate of ESC Toulouse.

Cédric Charbit

Héloïse Temple-Boyer

Yseulys Costes

Jean-Pierre Denis

Baudouin Prot

Daniela Riccardi

Francois-Henri Pinault 

Marco Bizzarri was named President and Chief Executive Officer of Gucci in January 2015, after serving as CEO of [Kering](/org/kering)’s Luxury – Couture & Leather Goods division, from April 2014 to January 2015, and as president and CEO of Bottega Veneta, from January 2009 to April 2014.

He first joined the [Kering](/org/kering) Group in January 2005 as President and Chief Executive Officer of Stella McCartney. Previously he was general manager of Marithé et François Girbaud in Paris. He also held various positions, including general manager, for the Mandarina Duck Group from 1993 to 2004. He began his career as a consultant for [Accenture](/org/accenture).
An Italian national, Mr Bizzarri has been a member of [Kering](/org/kering)’s executive committee since 2012. 

Marco Bizzarri

Roberto Vedovotto spent the first 15 years of his career in the investment banking sector, holding senior positions at [Morgan Stanley](/org/morgan-stanley) in London and Milan, then at Lehman Brothers and [Nomura](/org/nomura). Following this, he served twice as CEO of [Safilo](/org/safilo-group-spa), the second largest player in the Global Eyewear Market. From 2002 to 2006, he was in charge of the company's turnaround and reorganization for its subsequent initial public offering (IPO). From 2009 to 2013, he developed the firm into a leading multinational enterprise.

In 2014, Roberto Vedovotto joined [Kering](/org/kering) to create and manage [Kering](/org/kering) Eyewear: an initiative that has revolutionized industry codes and the traditional business model with the mission to be the world leader in luxury and high-end eyewear. 

As of January 2019, with the recent addition of [Montblanc](/org/montblanc), Courrèges and [Balenciaga](/org/balenciaga-s-a), the company designs, develops and distributes a complete and balanced portfolio of 15 brands.

Roberto Vedovotto

Jean-François Palus began his career with Arthur Andersen as an Auditor and Financial Adviser. In 1991, he joined the Pinault group (which became PPR and then [Kering](/org/kering)) as Deputy Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for the timber division. Two years later, he was appointed CFO, before holding management positions at Fnac and Conforama.

After overseeing [Kering](/org/kering)'s mergers and acquisitions, Jean-François Palus became Group CFO in 2005 before becoming Deputy CEO in 2008. In this capacity, he contributes to the development of the Group's strategy, manages its implementation and ensures that the Group's operational efficiency is optimized. He has been a member of [Kering](/org/kering)'s Board of Directors since 2009. 

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