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Marco Gobbetti

Chief Executive, Ferragamo

The Italian executive has a strong track record in leading luxury companies, most notably at Céline where together with Phoebe Philo he generated double digit growth.

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Workplace & Talent

Why Burberry Chose Riccardo Tisci

The former Givenchy creative director will succeed Christopher Bailey.

Workplace & Talent

Why Burberry Chose Riccardo Tisci

The former Givenchy creative director will succeed Christopher Bailey.


Financial Markets

Burberry Holiday Sales Miss Estimates as Gobbetti Pushes Change

Retail revenue rose 2 percent on a comparable basis for the quarter ended December 31, missing the 4 percent growth predicted by analysts.

Financial Markets

Burberry Holiday Sales Miss Estimates as Gobbetti Pushes Change

Retail revenue rose 2 percent on a comparable basis for the quarter ended December 31, missing the 4 percent growth predicted by analysts.


Luxury

Unpacking Burberry’s New Strategy

Chief executive Marco Gobbetti has outlined an ambitious three-pronged plan to elevate the British brand's positioning. Will it work?

Luxury

Unpacking Burberry’s New Strategy

Chief executive Marco Gobbetti has outlined an ambitious three-pronged plan to elevate the British brand's positioning. Will it work?


Luxury

A Five-Point Plan for Burberry

Burberry chief executive Marco Gobbetti is expected to address the company’s strategic direction at interim results on November 9. In a memo from BoF, we outline what we think he should do.

Luxury

A Five-Point Plan for Burberry

Burberry chief executive Marco Gobbetti is expected to address the company’s strategic direction at interim results on November 9. In a memo from BoF, we outline what we think he should do.


Luxury

Can Burberry Get Back on Track?

In recent years, Burberry has struggled to maintain its growth trajectory. Now, the company is betting on newly installed chief executive Marco Gobbetti and Christopher Bailey’s renewed focus on his design duties to reignite Britain’s biggest luxury fashion house.

Luxury

Can Burberry Get Back on Track?

In recent years, Burberry has struggled to maintain its growth trajectory. Now, the company is betting on newly installed chief executive Marco Gobbetti and Christopher Bailey’s renewed focus on his design duties to reignite Britain’s biggest luxury fashion house.


Luxury

What Should Burberry Do Next?

The iconic British brand needs a refresh. Here’s what Christopher Bailey and Marco Gobbetti must do to get the business back on track.

Luxury

What Should Burberry Do Next?

The iconic British brand needs a refresh. Here’s what Christopher Bailey and Marco Gobbetti must do to get the business back on track.


News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Burberry's New Fashion Directive: Get On Trend With Pay

The company may face a backlash from shareholders at its annual general meeting on Thursday over awards to chief creative director Christopher Bailey, and new finance director Julie Brown.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Burberry's New Fashion Directive: Get On Trend With Pay

The company may face a backlash from shareholders at its annual general meeting on Thursday over awards to chief creative director Christopher Bailey, and new finance director Julie Brown.


Luxury

Burberry Faces New Pressure Over Executive Pay

Shareholder Royal London Asset Management said it would heed calls from investor advisory groups to vote against the company’s remuneration report.

Luxury

Burberry Faces New Pressure Over Executive Pay

Shareholder Royal London Asset Management said it would heed calls from investor advisory groups to vote against the company’s remuneration report.


Luxury

Op-Ed | Burberry Needs a Creative Cure

While Burberry reported it generated cash of $897.6 million for the year ended March 31, there is little to console investors elsewhere in the business as it still has a mountain to climb to make itself a millennial must-have.

Luxury

Op-Ed | Burberry Needs a Creative Cure

While Burberry reported it generated cash of $897.6 million for the year ended March 31, there is little to console investors elsewhere in the business as it still has a mountain to climb to make itself a millennial must-have.


Luxury

Burberry Profit Falls 21 Percent Ahead of New CEO Arrival

The company reported its full year pre-tax profit dropped to $599 million, on an underlying basis, underscoring the challenge that faces Marco Gobbetti when he becomes CEO in July.

Luxury

Burberry Profit Falls 21 Percent Ahead of New CEO Arrival

The company reported its full year pre-tax profit dropped to $599 million, on an underlying basis, underscoring the challenge that faces Marco Gobbetti when he becomes CEO in July.


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