Gucci appoints new CEO
Prior to his time at Louis Vuitton he held positions of increasing responsibility in marketing and commercial, culminating in his role as director of communications and marketing
Kering has announced that Stefano Cantino has been appointed as the new CEO of Gucci, replacing Jean-François Palus, from 1 January 2025.
He will report to Francesca Bellettini, deputy CEO of Kering in charge of brand development and will have a seat on Kering’s executive committee.
Cantino joined Gucci in May 2024 as deputy CEO following a five-year career at Louis Vuitton.
Prior to his time at Louis Vuitton he held positions of increasing responsibility in marketing and commercial, culminating in his role as director of communications and marketing.
Bellettini said: “I am deeply grateful to Jean-François for his dedication and loyalty to Gucci over this transitional period. 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.”
François-Henri Pinault, chairman and CEO of Kering, added: “I wholeheartedly thank Jean-François for his achievements at the helm of Gucci since summer 2023. Over a particularly challenging period, he made the courageous decisions the House needed, and built sound foundations for a renewed Gucci to flourish again under the stewardship of Stefano. I also want to acknowledge Jean-François’s close and constant collaboration with me over the past 30 years, which has been truly invaluable.”