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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.

François-Henri Pinault
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Germany's Puma to Have New CEO Soon, Says Pinault

PARIS, France — PPR's sportswear unit Puma will soon have a new chief executive, the French group's head said on Friday.

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Germany's Puma to Have New CEO Soon, Says Pinault

PARIS, France — PPR's sportswear unit Puma will soon have a new chief executive, the French group's head said on Friday.


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Gucci-owner PPR to Be Renamed Kering to Mark Transformation

PARIS, France — PPR SA, the French owner of Gucci and Puma, will change its name to Kering to cap a transformation into a specialist in luxury

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Gucci-owner PPR to Be Renamed Kering to Mark Transformation

PARIS, France — PPR SA, the French owner of Gucci and Puma, will change its name to Kering to cap a transformation into a specialist in luxury


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Has Logo Fatigue Reached a Tipping Point?

What does it mean when Louis Vuitton, the world’s largest luxury brand, shifts its focus away from the very trademarks on which its success has been built?

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Has Logo Fatigue Reached a Tipping Point?

What does it mean when Louis Vuitton, the world’s largest luxury brand, shifts its focus away from the very trademarks on which its success has been built?


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PPR Said to be Changing Its Name to 'Kering'

PARIS, France — PPR SA, the French owner of Gucci and Puma, is considering changing its name to Kering to cap its transformation into a luxury and

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PPR Said to be Changing Its Name to 'Kering'

PARIS, France — PPR SA, the French owner of Gucci and Puma, is considering changing its name to Kering to cap its transformation into a luxury and


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Market Pulse | On Holidays

LONDON, United Kingdom — Neither the Savigny Luxury Index ("SLI") nor the MSCI World Index ("MSCI") saw much activity during the month of December,

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Market Pulse | On Holidays

LONDON, United Kingdom — Neither the Savigny Luxury Index ("SLI") nor the MSCI World Index ("MSCI") saw much activity during the month of December,


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The Best of BoF | Top Articles of 2012

LONDON, United Kingdom — It's that time again when we take a look back at the people, places and innovations that have defined the year in the

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The Best of BoF | Top Articles of 2012

LONDON, United Kingdom — It's that time again when we take a look back at the people, places and innovations that have defined the year in the


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CEO Talk | François-Henri Pinault, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, PPR

On the day of the official announcement of a major joint-venture between PPR and YOOX Group, BoF’s Imran Amed speaks to PPR chief executive officer François-Henri Pinault for a global exclusive interview on how the new partnership fits into Mr Pinault’s digital vision for PPR.

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CEO Talk | François-Henri Pinault, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, PPR

On the day of the official announcement of a major joint-venture between PPR and YOOX Group, BoF’s Imran Amed speaks to PPR chief executive officer François-Henri Pinault for a global exclusive interview on how the new partnership fits into Mr Pinault’s digital vision for PPR.



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Sustainable Luxury | An issue not to be ignored

It's day two of the BoF India Fashion Week and today we turn our attention to Sustainable Luxury, the theme of the most recent IHT Luxury Conference,

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Sustainable Luxury | An issue not to be ignored

It's day two of the BoF India Fashion Week and today we turn our attention to Sustainable Luxury, the theme of the most recent IHT Luxury Conference,


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