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Kering appoints leathergoods leader

28/07/2015
Kering has hired Grita Loebsack as CEO of its Couture and Leather Goods’ emerging brands, reporting directly to group CEO François-Henri Pinault.

The CEOs of Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Brioni, Christopher Kane, Stella McCartney and Tomas Maier will report to her.

The division also includes Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Saint Laurent, which will remain under François-Henri Pinault’s direct supervision.

Ms Loebsack was previously executive vice-president of global skin care at Unilever.

Mr Pinault said: “I am convinced that her strong, international background will allow us to further develop the brands under her supervision, while identifying and achieving value-creation synergies.”

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