François-Henri Pinault
Chairman, Kering
After taking the reins at his father’s luxury and lifestyle group, he consolidated the company’s core focus and expanded internationally, spearheading consecutive quarters of double-digit growth.


What’s Going on At Marc Jacobs?
Three and a half years since Marc Jacobs stepped down from Louis Vuitton to focus on his namesake label, the brand is facing big challenges. Where will it go from here?

What’s Going on At Marc Jacobs?
Three and a half years since Marc Jacobs stepped down from Louis Vuitton to focus on his namesake label, the brand is facing big challenges. Where will it go from here?

François-Henri Pinault Exits Puma, British Vogue Names Edward Enninful Editor-in-Chief
This week, Kering's chairman and chief executive stepped down from Puma's board of directors and Edward Enninful has been appointed editor-in-chief of British Vogue.

François-Henri Pinault Exits Puma, British Vogue Names Edward Enninful Editor-in-Chief
This week, Kering's chairman and chief executive stepped down from Puma's board of directors and Edward Enninful has been appointed editor-in-chief of British Vogue.

Who's Best Placed to Buy Puma?
François-Henri Pinault’s decision to step down from Puma’s board of directors adds to speculation that Kering is preparing to sell the sportswear brand.

Who's Best Placed to Buy Puma?
François-Henri Pinault’s decision to step down from Puma’s board of directors adds to speculation that Kering is preparing to sell the sportswear brand.

Op-Ed | The Case Against ‘See Now, Buy Now’
The lag between a collection’s appearance on the runway and its availability in store is critical in developing the consumer’s desire to purchase, argues Anabel Maldonado.

Op-Ed | The Case Against ‘See Now, Buy Now’
The lag between a collection’s appearance on the runway and its availability in store is critical in developing the consumer’s desire to purchase, argues Anabel Maldonado.

Fashion Industry Remains Silent at Trump’s Immigration Ban
While the giants of Silicon Valley took public stances against President Trump’s immigration order, the silence from fashion's largest companies has been deafening.

Fashion Industry Remains Silent at Trump’s Immigration Ban
While the giants of Silicon Valley took public stances against President Trump’s immigration order, the silence from fashion's largest companies has been deafening.

Social Goods | Anti-Surveillance Clothing, François-Henri Pinault on Sustainability
This week, Kering CEO François-Henri Pinault discusses sustainability and a new clothing project uses printed patterns to confuse surveillance devices.

Social Goods | Anti-Surveillance Clothing, François-Henri Pinault on Sustainability
This week, Kering CEO François-Henri Pinault discusses sustainability and a new clothing project uses printed patterns to confuse surveillance devices.

Will.i.am: 'A Tech Company is the Fashion of Tomorrow'
Will.i.am spoke with LVMH chief digital officer Ian Rogers about the intersection of music, fashion and technology.

Will.i.am: 'A Tech Company is the Fashion of Tomorrow'
Will.i.am spoke with LVMH chief digital officer Ian Rogers about the intersection of music, fashion and technology.

Why Puma is Key for Kering to Move Forward
Puma has delivered disappointing results in the near-decade since Kering acquired it, fuelling rumours of a sale — but there could be light at the end of the tunnel, argues Luca Solca.

Why Puma is Key for Kering to Move Forward
Puma has delivered disappointing results in the near-decade since Kering acquired it, fuelling rumours of a sale — but there could be light at the end of the tunnel, argues Luca Solca.

What Fashion Can Learn from Music
Will.i.am and LVMH chief digital officer Ian Rogers took the stage at VOICES to discuss how technology is transforming fashion and what the luxury business can learn from music’s digital disruption.

What Fashion Can Learn from Music
Will.i.am and LVMH chief digital officer Ian Rogers took the stage at VOICES to discuss how technology is transforming fashion and what the luxury business can learn from music’s digital disruption.

Claus Dietrich Lars Named Bottega Veneta CEO; Carlo Beretta Promoted to Kering Role
Claus-Dietrich Lahrs, former chief executive officer of Hugo Boss, has joined Kering-owned Italian luxury brand Bottega Veneta. In his new role, Lahrs succeeds Carlo Alberto Beretta, who has been promoted to chief client and marketing officer at Kering.

Claus Dietrich Lars Named Bottega Veneta CEO; Carlo Beretta Promoted to Kering Role
Claus-Dietrich Lahrs, former chief executive officer of Hugo Boss, has joined Kering-owned Italian luxury brand Bottega Veneta. In his new role, Lahrs succeeds Carlo Alberto Beretta, who has been promoted to chief client and marketing officer at Kering.
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