Kering is pleased to announce the appointment of Sabina Belli as President of Kering Italia, effective September 15, 2026. Reporting to Luca de Meo, Chief Executive Officer of Kering, she will be based in Milan.<\/p>\n
Sabina Belli will represent Kering in Italy and strengthen the Group\u2019s dialogue with public institutions, luxury industry associations and key stakeholders. In addition, she will continue to oversee Kering Accademia per le Eccellenze, the Group\u2019s initiative dedicated to preserving and promoting Italian craftsmanship and supporting the next generation of manufacturing talent. She will also help advance initiatives that promote industrial excellence, innovation and sustainability across the luxury value chain, while preserving and enhancing Italy\u2019s unique artisanal savoir-faire.<\/p>\n
Italy is central to Kering\u2019s identity and operations. More than a quarter of the Group\u2019s global workforce is based in the country, alongside thousands of additional indirect jobs supported through its extensive manufacturing and logistics ecosystem. Italy is home to several of Kering\u2019s Houses, including Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Brioni, Pomellato, DoDo, Ginori 1735 and Kering Eyewear, as well as a broad network of corporate offices, product development centers, manufacturing facilities and strategic logistics hubs.<\/p>\n
Working across Kering\u2019s Houses and corporate functions, she will help foster collaboration on strategic initiatives that reinforce the Group\u2019s long-term presence in Italy and support partnerships between the private and public sectors to enhance the competitiveness, attractiveness and international influence of the country\u2019s luxury manufacturing ecosystem.<\/p>\n
Luca de Meo, CEO of Kering, said: \u201cItaly occupies a unique place in Kering\u2019s history, identity and future. Its creativity, craftsmanship and industrial excellence are at the heart of our Houses and the long-term vitality of the luxury industry. Sabina brings a deep understanding of the Italian luxury ecosystem and a strong ability to build partnerships across business, education and public institutions. Together with our teams, she will strengthen Kering\u2019s long-term commitment to Italy and help further amplify the country’s influence on the global luxury industry.\u201d<\/p>\n
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About Sabina Belli<\/p>\n
Sabina Belli joined Kering in 2015 as Chief Executive Officer of Pomellato Group, following an international career spanning advertising, beauty and luxury.\u00a0<\/p>\n
She previously held senior marketing and executive leadership positions at WPP, L\u2019Or\u00e9al Luxe and LVMH, including Christian Dior Parfums, Mo\u00ebt Hennessy, Veuve Clicquot and Bulgari.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Since April 2026, she has also led Kering Accademia per le Eccellenze, the Group\u2019s flagship initiative dedicated to preserving and promoting Italian craftsmanship and savoir-faire, while fostering the next generation of manufacturing talent.\u00a0<\/p>\n
A longstanding advocate for inclusion and women\u2019s empowerment, Belli founded Pomellato for Women in 2017, a global platform promoting gender equality and amplifying women\u2019s voices. She serves on the Board of Directors of the Kering Foundation and is Vice President of the Jewelry Sector and Manufacturing Talents at Altagamma.
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About Kering<\/p>\n
Kering is a global, family-led luxury group, home to people whose passion and expertise nurture creative Houses across couture and ready-to-wear, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear and beauty: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735, as well as Kering Eyewear. Inspired by their creative heritage, Kering Houses design and craft exceptional products and experiences that reflect the Group\u2019s commitment to excellence, sustainability and culture. This vision is expressed in our signature: Creativity is our Legacy. In 2025, Kering employed 44,000 people and generated revenue of \u20ac14.7 billion.<\/p>\n
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Press<\/p>\n
Emilie Gargatte\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0+33 (0)1 45 64 61 20\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 emilie.gargatte@kering.com<\/p>\n
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Philippine de Schonen\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0+33 (0)6 13 45 68 39\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 philippine.deschonen@kering.com
Victoria Gerard\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0+33 (0)6 79 39 85 16\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 victoria.gerard@kering.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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