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Marco Bizzarri

Former President and Chief Executive, Gucci

The executive led Gucci into the strongest period of financial growth and critical success it has seen in 20 years.

Marco Bizzarri
News & Analysis

Power Moves | Gucci Announces Head of Diversity; SMCP Names Sustainability Director

This week, Gucci hires its first lead for diversity and inclusion, while SMCP appoints its new HR and sustainability lead.

News & Analysis

Power Moves | Gucci Announces Head of Diversity; SMCP Names Sustainability Director

This week, Gucci hires its first lead for diversity and inclusion, while SMCP appoints its new HR and sustainability lead.


Luxury

CEOs, Not Designers, Are Fashion’s New Stars

Business-side executives are becoming brand ambassadors, sometimes surpassing their creative counterparts in public profile.

Luxury

CEOs, Not Designers, Are Fashion’s New Stars

Business-side executives are becoming brand ambassadors, sometimes surpassing their creative counterparts in public profile.


Luxury

Gucci's Next Target: Place Vendôme

Major fashion brands see growing opportunity in the high-stakes business of haute joaillerie.

Luxury

Gucci's Next Target: Place Vendôme

Major fashion brands see growing opportunity in the high-stakes business of haute joaillerie.


China

Chinese Designers Had a Breakthrough Season. Now What?

China’s emerging design talent is in higher demand than ever, but can the country’s fashion industry overcome its next obstacles?

China

Chinese Designers Had a Breakthrough Season. Now What?

China’s emerging design talent is in higher demand than ever, but can the country’s fashion industry overcome its next obstacles?


Financial Markets

Kering to Pay €1.25 Billion Tax Settlement

The settlement with the Italian revenue agency relating to Gucci and Swiss subsidiary Luxury Goods International SA requires the French group to pay €897 million in additional taxes, along with further payment for penalties and interest, for a total of €1.25 billion.

Financial Markets

Kering to Pay €1.25 Billion Tax Settlement

The settlement with the Italian revenue agency relating to Gucci and Swiss subsidiary Luxury Goods International SA requires the French group to pay €897 million in additional taxes, along with further payment for penalties and interest, for a total of €1.25 billion.


Luxury

Kering’s Shopping List Should Include These Brands

To continue to create shareholder value, the French luxury group may need to make at least one major acquisition.

Luxury

Kering’s Shopping List Should Include These Brands

To continue to create shareholder value, the French luxury group may need to make at least one major acquisition.


Entrepreneurship

Start-Up School | Chapter 5: Build Your Culture as You Grow

There is no set template for the ‘right’ company culture. Each company needs to define its own culture in line with its business strategy and values. But how can companies maintain and develop culture as they scale?

Entrepreneurship

Start-Up School | Chapter 5: Build Your Culture as You Grow

There is no set template for the ‘right’ company culture. Each company needs to define its own culture in line with its business strategy and values. But how can companies maintain and develop culture as they scale?


News & Analysis

Succession Planning: What Works, What Doesn't

The death of Karl Lagerfeld has put a spotlight on succession planning quandaries at major brands, from Ralph Lauren to Giorgio Armani. What can the industry learn from the successes and stumbles of the past?

News & Analysis

Succession Planning: What Works, What Doesn't

The death of Karl Lagerfeld has put a spotlight on succession planning quandaries at major brands, from Ralph Lauren to Giorgio Armani. What can the industry learn from the successes and stumbles of the past?


News & Analysis

How to Handle a PR Crisis in the Age of Call-Out Culture

When controversy strikes on social media, brands must react swiftly to protect their reputations and avoid making the same mistakes again. BoF outlines some best practices to surviving a public relations fiasco.

News & Analysis

How to Handle a PR Crisis in the Age of Call-Out Culture

When controversy strikes on social media, brands must react swiftly to protect their reputations and avoid making the same mistakes again. BoF outlines some best practices to surviving a public relations fiasco.


Retail

How to Get Your Customers to Pay Full Price

Discounting is rampant at retail, but these tactics can help you keep margins healthy.

Retail

How to Get Your Customers to Pay Full Price

Discounting is rampant at retail, but these tactics can help you keep margins healthy.


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