Kering Italia Welcomes Sabina Belli as New President Amid Leadership Changes

MILAN – Kering has appointed Sabina Belli as the new president of Kering Italia, effective September 15. Belli, who has led Pomellato as CEO since 2015, will be based in Milan and report directly to Luca de Meo, the company's CEO.

In a statement, De Meo emphasized Italy's significant role in Kering's heritage and future, highlighting the country's creativity and craftsmanship as pivotal to the luxury sector. He expressed confidence in Belli’s ability to strengthen Kering's ties with public institutions and industry stakeholders, focusing on innovation and sustainability within the luxury value chain.

Belli’s responsibilities will also include overseeing Kering Accademia per le Eccellenze, an initiative aimed at preserving Italian craftsmanship and nurturing future talent until 2035. This program was introduced in April, just before Kering's Capital Markets Day, with the first courses launching in September.

Before her tenure at Pomellato, Belli held various high-level roles at major companies, including WPP, L’Oréal Luxe, and LVMH. She has been a driving force in Pomellato's development and launched the Virtuosi Academy in 2018 to train aspiring goldsmiths while safeguarding artisanal traditions.

In addition to Belli’s appointment, Kering has named Krizia Cucurachi as the CEO of DoDo, effective the same day. Cucurachi will take over from Teejana Beenessreesingh and will report to Jean-Marc Duplaix, Kering's group COO and CEO of Kering Jewelry. Both leaders are expected to enhance the growth of their respective brands, recognized for their unique identities and potential in the market.

Duplaix stated that jewelry represents a crucial growth area for Kering, with both Pomellato and DoDo contributing significantly to the company's ambitions. Recent efforts have included the establishment of a dedicated entity to streamline the growth of Kering's jewelry brands, which collectively yield nearly 1 billion euros annually.

Source: wwd.com