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Italy's Maison Valentino announces Riccardo Bellini as CEO

22 Aug '25
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 Italy's Maison Valentino announces Riccardo Bellini as CEO
Riccardo Bellini. Pic: Valentino/LinkedIn

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  • Maison Valentino has appointed Riccardo Bellini as chief executive officer, effective September 1, 2025.
  • Bellini, former CEO of Maison Margiela and Chloé, and most recently managing director of Mayhoola, brings nearly 30 years of luxury experience.
  • Chairman Rachid Mohamed Rachid praised his leadership, as Bellini pledged to shape Valentino's next chapter with Alessandro Michele.

Italian luxury fashion house Maison Valentino has named Riccardo Bellini as its new chief executive officer, effective September 1, 2025.

Bellini brings nearly three decades of experience in the fashion and luxury industry, with senior leadership roles across renowned houses. He previously served as CEO of Maison Margiela and Chloé and held key business and marketing positions at Diesel and Procter & Gamble. Most recently, he was managing director of Mayhoola, Valentino’s parent company, Valentino said in a LinkedIn post.

A graduate of Bocconi University and IESE Business School, Bellini is recognised for his international perspective.

“With Riccardo’s appointment, we are accelerating Valentino’s trajectory. I know his extensive luxury experience, strategic acumen, and proven leadership, which — together with Alessandro Michele’s powerful creative vision — will drive the Maison forward and amplify its unique identity,” said Rachid Mohamed Rachid, chairman of Valentino.

“I am honoured to join Valentino, an iconic maison that blends extraordinary heritage and craftsmanship with a unique creative voice. I look forward to working with Alessandro Michele and the exceptional Valentino teams to celebrate the Maison’s timeless values while crafting its next chapter,” Riccardo Bellini stated.

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