Palus was brought on board to establish the foundations for Gucci’s next chapter and to recruit key talent, including his eventual successor.
Francesca Bellettini expressed her appreciation: “I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to Jean-François for his dedication and loyalty to Gucci during this transitional period. I am confident that, building on what has been established over the past 15 months, Stefano and the Gucci team will achieve the mission of restoring Gucci to the leadership position it deserves.”
François-Henri Pinault, Chairman and CEO of Kering, acknowledged Palus's contributions: “I sincerely thank Jean-François for his accomplishments at Gucci since summer 2023. During a particularly challenging time, he made bold decisions that the House needed and built a solid foundation for a renewed Gucci to thrive under Stefano's leadership. I also want to highlight Jean-François's invaluable collaboration with me over the past 30 years.”
About Stefano Cantino
Stefano Cantino joined Gucci as Deputy CEO in May 2024 after a five-year career at Louis Vuitton, where he managed Communications and Image. Prior to that, he spent 20 years with the Prada Group, where he held various marketing and commercial roles, culminating in his position as Director of Communications and Marketing. Cantino graduated in Political Science from the University of Turin.
About Kering
Kering is a global luxury group that manages the development of several prestigious Houses in Fashion, Leather Goods, and Jewelry, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, and Ginori 1735, as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beauté. With creativity at the heart of its strategy, Kering enables its Houses to push the boundaries of creative expression while shaping the future of luxury in a sustainable and responsible manner. This philosophy is encapsulated in the motto: “Empowering Imagination.” In 2023, Kering employed 49,000 people and reported revenues of €19.6 billion.
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