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Kering Nominates Three New Independent Directors to Board

(IN BRIEF) Kering’s Board of Directors proposes the appointment of three new independent directors, Rachel Duan, Giovanna Melandri, and Dominique D’Hinnin, at the upcoming Annual General Meeting. Rachel Duan brings extensive experience from General Electric, focusing on the Asian market … Read the full press release

First report on the climate reporting performance of the Euro STOXX 50

Strong EU policy is driving climate reporting performance but COP26 pivotal for setting out strategy to accelerate meaningful emissions reductions Nearly all Euro STOXX 50 companies offer low-carbon products and services while over half have set science-based targets which include … Read the full press release

Vattenfall joins the Science Based Targets Network’s Corporate Engagement Program initiative

(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 26-Mar-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Vattenfall aims to actively participate in the development of new methods and guidance to protect and restore nature based on science by joining the initiative Science Based Targets Network Corporate Engagement Program. Since … Read the full press release

Covid-19: Kering CEO François-Henri Pinault reduces its salary by 25% starting from 1-Apr-2020 

Covid-19: Kering CEO François-Henri Pinault reduces its salary by 25% starting from 1-Apr-2020 

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 10-Apr-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Taking into consideration the spread and impact of the Covid-19 pandemic the luxury group Kering has announced that its Chairman and CEO François-Henri Pinault has decided to lower the fixed portion of his … Read the full press release

Kering announces the appointment of Mehdi Benabadji as CEO of Brioni

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 18-Dec-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Kering appoints Mehdi Benabadji as CEO of Brioni effective January 1, 2020. He will report to Group Managing Director of Kering, Jean-François Palus. Since 2003, Mehdi Benabadji has held a series of operational … Read the full press release

Kering invites 250 female students to Michelle Obama’s Paris event for the publication of the French edition of her book Becoming

PARIS, 28-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — “I’m an ordinary person who found herself on an extraordinary journey. In sharing my story, I hope to help create space for other stories and other voices, to widen the pathway for who belongs and why.” Michelle … Read the full press release

Kering announces new milestones on its digital journey

PARIS, 27-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Digital is at the very heart of Kering’s Houses strategies. Customers draw inspiration from today’s hyper-connected world and they engage with luxury brands through the digital tools they use every day. In a fast-changing environment, … Read the full press release

Jinqing Cai appointed President of Kering Greater China

PARIS, 06-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Kering is reinforcing its corporate team in Greater China in order to adapt to the fast-changing business environment in this market, which has been continuously growing in importance for the luxury industry since Gucci opened … Read the full press release

Patrick Pruniaux to lead Kering’s Swiss luxury watchmaking Maisons, within the Watches & Jewelry Activities

PARIS, 22-Aug-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Kering has appointed Patrick Pruniaux, current Chief Executive Officer of Ulysse Nardin, as the new CEO of Girard-Perregaux. From today, he will manage the Group’s Swiss luxury watchmaking Maisons, within the Watches & Jewelry Activities. … Read the full press release

London Fashion Week: World’s first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) dedicated to sustainability and luxury fashion

Kering and London College of Fashion launch the world’s first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) dedicated to sustainability and luxury fashion, with an event hosted by the British Fashion Council during London Fashion Week. LONDON, 21-Feb-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Kering and … Read the full press release

Kering and LVMH establish a charter to ensure good working conditions for models

PARIS, 07-Sep-2017 — /EuropaWire/ — Kering and LVMH have decided to establish a charter for the well-being of models that will be implemented throughout all their brands. Respecting the dignity of every man and woman is at the heart of both … Read the full press release

Vogue Italia and Kering announce 4th edition of Empower Talents programme

PARIS, 22-Sep-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — Following the success of the past editions, Vogue Italia and Kering have decided to renew their partnership for the Empower Talents programme in order to offer internship opportunities within Kering and its luxury brands. In this … Read the full press release

Kering reports 4% increase of consolidated revenue in Q1-2016

Strong performance in Luxury in an uncertain environment Good momentum confirmed in Sport & Lifestyle Consolidated revenue up 4.0% Luxury activities up 2.6% Sport & Lifestyle activities up 7.0% PARIS, 25-Apr-2016 — /EuropaWire/ — – Revenue for the first quarter … Read the full press release

Kering: Pierre Bouissou to leave his position as Boucheron President and CEO

PARIS, 30-4-2015 — /EuropaWire/ — Kering announces that Pierre Bouissou will be leaving his position as Boucheron President and CEO, effective 27 April 2015, to follow new professional challenges outside Kering Group. Pierre Bouissou had joined the Kering Group in … Read the full press release

Kering and the Cannes International Film Festival sign five year strategic partnership

Kering and the Cannes International Film Festival today announce the signing of a five year strategic partnership. Through this partnership, Kering reinforces its existing ties with cinema and brings focus on women in the film industry. PARIS, 10-11-2014 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release

Kering to build in-house eyewear expertise for its Luxury and Sport & Lifestyle brands

PARIS, 3-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — After assessing the growth prospects of the Eyewear market and the business potential of its brands in this category, Kering has initiated a strategic move aiming at building in-house eyewear expertise for its Luxury and Sport … Read the full press release

Kering awarded the Global Leadership Award in Sustainable Apparel by The Sustainable Fashion Academy

Paris, France, 24-4-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Yesterday evening  Kering was awarded the Global Leadership Award in Sustainable Apparel (GLASA) for the development of the Environmental Profit and Loss account (E P&L) and its decision to implement this in its Luxury and Sport & Lifestyle brands. Kering’s E … Read the full press release

Kering completed Italian jewelry group Pomellato acquisition

18-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — Kering announced today that it has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in the Pomellato group, in accordance with the terms announced on 24 April, 2013, after having received clearance from the antitrust authorities. About Kering … Read the full press release

Kering – YOOX joint venture stores successfully launched

Paris – Milan, 18-7-2013 — /europawire.eu/ — The online stores of all the six brands included in the joint venture established in August 2012 by Kering (then PPR) and YOOX were successfully launched by 30 June 2013, marking the first important … Read the full press release