Jean-Marc Duplaix has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Kering Jewelry, effective immediately. The Chief Executive Officers of the Jewelry Houses will report to him, thus strengthening strategic alignment and operational coordination. He will retain his responsibilities as Group Chief Operating Officer, including finance, M&A, investor relations, real estate, digital, and the general secretariat.
Jean-Marc Duplaix
CEO of Kering Jewelry
Kering Jewelry will operate as an integrated platform designed to support the growth of the Houses, building on their creative identities and the development of their iconic and High Jewelry collections. This structure will also enable the Group to capitalize on new opportunities in this category, including for its Fashion and Leather Goods Houses.
Luca de Meo, Chief Executive Officer of Kering, said: “With Kering Jewelry, we are giving the Group a powerful and cohesive platform capable of supporting our Houses’ ambitions in an area of expertise where creativity and excellence are inseparable. I am delighted with the appointment of Jean-Marc: his experience will be instrumental in unlocking the Group’s full potential in Jewelry.”
