Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Francesca Bellettini Named New Gucci CEO Amidst Shakeup
Kering, the company that owns Gucci, has a new CEO named Luca de Meo, and he's making some changes.
Francesca Bellettini is now the new CEO of Gucci, and she's replacing Stefano Cantino.
Bellettini used to work for Saint Laurent.
Gucci is one of the biggest fashion brands in the world.
The team has already started on the collection.
Gucci's sales went down recently, so the company is working to improve things.
The aim is to restore the brand to its rightful place.
Francesca Bellettini is the new CEO of Gucci, succeeding Stefano Cantino.
Cantino served as CEO for nine months.
Bellettini previously held roles at Kering and Saint Laurent.
Luca de Meo, the new CEO of Kering, is overseeing the changes.
Gucci sales declined 25% in the second quarter of 2025.
- Who
- Francesca Bellettini, Stefano Cantino, Luca de Meo
- What
- Francesca Bellettini appointed as Gucci CEO, replacing Stefano Cantino.
- When
- Bellettini took over after Cantino's nine months.
- Where
- Headquarters are in France.
- Why
- To strengthen Gucci's performance.
- Company
- Kering
- Brand
- Gucci
- New CEO
- Francesca Bellettini
- Previous Role
- Kering Deputy CEO
- Former CEO
- Stefano Cantino
- Previous Bellettini Role
- President/CEO of Saint Laurent
- Gucci Sales Decline (Q2 2025)
- 25%