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Francesca Bellettini

Deputy CEO, Kering; President & Chief Executive, Saint Laurent

The established fashion executive spent years at the helm of several Kering brands before being tapped to lead Saint Laurent.

Francesca Bellettini
Financial Markets

Kering Q3 Sales Growth Beats Estimates

Kering SA reported third-quarter revenue growth that beat analysts’ estimates as demand for Puma footwear and Saint Laurent dresses offset declining sales of Gucci handbags.

Financial Markets

Kering Q3 Sales Growth Beats Estimates

Kering SA reported third-quarter revenue growth that beat analysts’ estimates as demand for Puma footwear and Saint Laurent dresses offset declining sales of Gucci handbags.


News & Analysis

Apple Hires Yves Saint Laurent CEO Deneve for Special Projects

CUPERTINO, United States — Apple Inc. is hiring Paul Deneve, the former chief executive officer of luxury fashion house Yves St Laurent Group, to

News & Analysis

Apple Hires Yves Saint Laurent CEO Deneve for Special Projects

CUPERTINO, United States — Apple Inc. is hiring Paul Deneve, the former chief executive officer of luxury fashion house Yves St Laurent Group, to


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Michèle Huiban Promoted to CEO at Lanvin

Lanvin has formally promoted Michèle Huiban to the position of chief executive, effective immediately.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Michèle Huiban Promoted to CEO at Lanvin

Lanvin has formally promoted Michèle Huiban to the position of chief executive, effective immediately.


News & Analysis

Power Moves | Francesca Bellettini Named CEO of Yves Saint Laurent

Kering, parent company of Parisian fashion brand Yves Saint Laurent, has announced that Francesca Bellettini will take the reins as the brand's new chief executive, effective September 1st.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Francesca Bellettini Named CEO of Yves Saint Laurent

Kering, parent company of Parisian fashion brand Yves Saint Laurent, has announced that Francesca Bellettini will take the reins as the brand's new chief executive, effective September 1st.


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