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Jacopo Venturini

Former Chief Executive, Valentino

The star merchandiser who played a key role in Gucci’s turnaround also led Valentino’s business strategy.

Jacopo Venturini
Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | L’Oréal Appoints New CEO, Macy’s Taps Consultant as CFO

This week, Nicolas Hieronimus takes the helm at L’Oréal, while Macy’s appoints a Boston Consulting Group partner as Chief Financial Officer.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | L’Oréal Appoints New CEO, Macy’s Taps Consultant as CFO

This week, Nicolas Hieronimus takes the helm at L’Oréal, while Macy’s appoints a Boston Consulting Group partner as Chief Financial Officer.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Hunter Creative Director Departs, LOVE Names Senior Editor

This week, Alasdhair Willis exited the British heritage brand, while LOVE appointed Pierre A. M’Pelé, aka Pam Boy, as its senior editor.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Hunter Creative Director Departs, LOVE Names Senior Editor

This week, Alasdhair Willis exited the British heritage brand, while LOVE appointed Pierre A. M’Pelé, aka Pam Boy, as its senior editor.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Valentino Appoints CEO, Vice Names Chief People Officer

This week, Valentino appoints a former Gucci star merchandiser to CEO, while Vice hires an HR veteran to lead the team.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Valentino Appoints CEO, Vice Names Chief People Officer

This week, Valentino appoints a former Gucci star merchandiser to CEO, while Vice hires an HR veteran to lead the team.


Workplace & Talent

Can a New Chief Bring Commercial Magic Back to Valentino?

Star merchandiser Jacopo Venturini, who most recently played a pivotal role in the blockbuster success of Gucci, starts in the new role on June 1.

Workplace & Talent

Can a New Chief Bring Commercial Magic Back to Valentino?

Star merchandiser Jacopo Venturini, who most recently played a pivotal role in the blockbuster success of Gucci, starts in the new role on June 1.


Luxury

Is Fashion Ready for a Multicultural Minefield?

Social media, Chinese nationalism and a culture war in the US have ratcheted up the risk of costly cultural missteps like those made by Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Prada and others. Luca Solca examines what fashion brands should — and should not — do.

Luxury

Is Fashion Ready for a Multicultural Minefield?

Social media, Chinese nationalism and a culture war in the US have ratcheted up the risk of costly cultural missteps like those made by Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Prada and others. Luca Solca examines what fashion brands should — and should not — do.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Riccardo Bellini Moves to Chloé, Burberry Adds to Board of Directors

This week, Chloé taps Maison Margiela’s CEO, while Burberry appoints an Asia-based drinks executive to its board of directors. 

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Riccardo Bellini Moves to Chloé, Burberry Adds to Board of Directors

This week, Chloé taps Maison Margiela’s CEO, while Burberry appoints an Asia-based drinks executive to its board of directors. 


News & Analysis

Will Gucci’s Aesthetic Shift Secure Future Success?

In the face of slowing growth, Alessandro Michele presented a cleaner Gucci in Milan yesterday. But the chaotic and wide-ranging collections of seasons past made business sense at a time when culture and trends are more fragmented and fast-moving than ever before. Read our latest in-depth Case Study to find out why.

News & Analysis

Will Gucci’s Aesthetic Shift Secure Future Success?

In the face of slowing growth, Alessandro Michele presented a cleaner Gucci in Milan yesterday. But the chaotic and wide-ranging collections of seasons past made business sense at a time when culture and trends are more fragmented and fast-moving than ever before. Read our latest in-depth Case Study to find out why.


Luxury

Case Study | Decoding Gucci’s Merchandising Success

In our latest in-depth Case Study, BoF examines the business case for Alessandro Michele’s chaotic and wide-ranging collections in an era where culture and trends are more fragmented and fast-moving than ever before.

Luxury

Case Study | Decoding Gucci’s Merchandising Success

In our latest in-depth Case Study, BoF examines the business case for Alessandro Michele’s chaotic and wide-ranging collections in an era where culture and trends are more fragmented and fast-moving than ever before.


Luxury

What’s Next for Kering?

Should Kering sort out brands like Brioni? Go all-out to create a third blockbuster alongside Gucci and Saint Laurent? Or plug gaps in its portfolio to balance its soft-luxury skew?

Luxury

What’s Next for Kering?

Should Kering sort out brands like Brioni? Go all-out to create a third blockbuster alongside Gucci and Saint Laurent? Or plug gaps in its portfolio to balance its soft-luxury skew?


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | 032c Names Fashion Director, Gucci’s New Structure

This week, Marc Goehring is promoted to fashion director of Berlin-based magazine 032c, while Gucci announces a new structure as its executive vice president Micaela Le Divelec exits.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | 032c Names Fashion Director, Gucci’s New Structure

This week, Marc Goehring is promoted to fashion director of Berlin-based magazine 032c, while Gucci announces a new structure as its executive vice president Micaela Le Divelec exits.


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