Jean-François Palus was appointed CEO of Gucci in July 2023 with the primary objective of laying the foundation for Gucci's next chapter and hiring key talent, including his successor.
Francesca Bellettini said in a statement: “I am deeply grateful to Jean-François for his dedication and loyalty to Gucci during this transition period. “I am confident that, building on what has been established over the past 15 months, Stefano and the Gucci team will be successful in the mission of returning Gucci to the leadership that the brand deserves.”
French fashion company Kering has appointed Stefano Cantino as the new CEO of luxury clothing brand Gucci. Cantino will succeed Jean-François Palus effective January 1, 2025, Kering said in a press release. Francesca Bellettini, Deputy CEO of Kering, said she is deeply grateful to Francois for his dedication and loyalty to Gucci during the transition period.
François-Henri Pinault, President and CEO of Kering, stated: “I wholeheartedly thank Jean-François for his achievements at the helm of Gucci since the summer of 2023. During a particularly challenging period, he made the courageous decisions that the House needed and laid solid foundations for a renewed Gucci to flourish again under the leadership. Estefano's address. I also want to acknowledge Jean-François's close and constant collaboration with me over the last 30 years, which has been truly invaluable.”
Cantino previously worked with Louis Vuitton, where he directed communications and image. Before his time at Louis Vuitton, Cantino, who graduated in Political Science from the University of Turin, spent 20 years at the Prada Group where he held positions of increasing responsibility in marketing and sales, culminating in his position as director of communications and marketing. .
Fiber2Fashion News Desk (SG)
