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Ferruccio Ferragamo

Chairman & President, Salvatore Ferragamo

As steward of his father’s storied brand, he steered the company through its IPO while maintaining its ‘Made in Italy’ legacy.

Ferruccio Ferragamo
Retail

A Wake-Up Call for Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo was once the world’s buzziest luxury shoemaker, but the storied ‘sleeping beauty’ is having trouble coming back to life.

Retail

A Wake-Up Call for Ferragamo

Salvatore Ferragamo was once the world’s buzziest luxury shoemaker, but the storied ‘sleeping beauty’ is having trouble coming back to life.


News & Analysis

Ferragamo Chairman Hopes New CEO Will Come From Within Company

Ferragamo took temporary charge after CEO Eraldo Poletto stepped down in March and said he intended to hold the reins for as short a period as possible.

News & Analysis

Ferragamo Chairman Hopes New CEO Will Come From Within Company

Ferragamo took temporary charge after CEO Eraldo Poletto stepped down in March and said he intended to hold the reins for as short a period as possible.


News & Analysis

Ferragamo to Set up Executive Committee, Delay CEO Choice

Former chief executive Eraldo Poletto left in March after less than two years in the job.

News & Analysis

Ferragamo to Set up Executive Committee, Delay CEO Choice

Former chief executive Eraldo Poletto left in March after less than two years in the job.


News & Analysis

Paul Andrew to Lead Women’s Footwear at Ferragamo

Paul Andrew is the Italian fashion house’s first ever women’s footwear design director, and will launch his first collection for the brand next year.

News & Analysis

Paul Andrew to Lead Women’s Footwear at Ferragamo

Paul Andrew is the Italian fashion house’s first ever women’s footwear design director, and will launch his first collection for the brand next year.


News & Analysis

Salvatore Ferragamo Appoints Former Furla CEO to Lead Group

Italian luxury goods group Salvatore Ferragamo said it appointed as new chief executive former Furla head Eraldo Poletto, credited for a doubling of sales at the accessibly-priced handbag maker in the last five years.

News & Analysis

Salvatore Ferragamo Appoints Former Furla CEO to Lead Group

Italian luxury goods group Salvatore Ferragamo said it appointed as new chief executive former Furla head Eraldo Poletto, credited for a doubling of sales at the accessibly-priced handbag maker in the last five years.


News & Analysis

Amid Bid Rumours, Ferragamo Chairman Denies Stake Sale

PARIS, France — Salvatore Ferragamo SpA Chairman Ferruccio Ferragamo ruled out selling a stake in the luxury shoemaker founded by his father amid

News & Analysis

Amid Bid Rumours, Ferragamo Chairman Denies Stake Sale

PARIS, France — Salvatore Ferragamo SpA Chairman Ferruccio Ferragamo ruled out selling a stake in the luxury shoemaker founded by his father amid


China

Ferragamo CEO Sees Improved Growth Outlook, Upbeat On China

MILAN, Italy — Italian luxury leather goods maker Salvatore Ferragamo expects group results to improve in the second half of 2014 from the first six

China

Ferragamo CEO Sees Improved Growth Outlook, Upbeat On China

MILAN, Italy — Italian luxury leather goods maker Salvatore Ferragamo expects group results to improve in the second half of 2014 from the first six


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