Gucci appoints Didier Bonnin as CEO of Sergio Rossi
02 Jun '07
2 min read
Didier Bonnin, 40, joins Sergio Rossi from Bottega Veneta where he was Industrial Director from February 2003. He has extensive knowledge and expertise of the luxury goods industry having worked at leading luxury businesses.
Prior to joining Bottega Veneta Didier Bonnin was CEO at Céline Production in Florence, having previously held different senior positions with Louis Vuitton. He began his career at Arthur Andersen.
As CEO of Sergio Rossi Didier Bonnin will continue to implement the current strategy and take the brand to the next level of success. He will commence his role from June 18th.
Commenting on the appointment, Robert Polet, President and CEO of Gucci Group said “Didier is an experienced luxury goods professional and I am delighted that he is to lead the team at Sergio Rossi. He is a strong example of the breadth and depth of talent that we have within Gucci Group and I am very confident that Didier will advance the excellent work achieved to date by the existing team and take the brand forward.”
Didier Bonnin added “This is an exciting prospect and I am grateful to Robert Polet for giving me the opportunity to lead a respected brand such as Sergio Rossi. I very much look forward to working with the existing talented and skilled team to strengthen the brand and drive future success for Sergio Rossi.”
Gucci Group N.V. is one of the world's leading multi-brand luxury goods companies. Through the brands Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Bédat & Co., Boucheron, Roger & Gallet, Sergio Rossi, Stella McCartney and YSL Beauté, the Group designs, produces and distributes high-quality personal luxury goods, including ready-to-wear, handbags, luggage, small leather goods, shoes, timepieces, jewellery, ties and scarves, eyewear, perfumes, cosmetics and skincare products.
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