Published
September 1, 2026
The reshuffle at Kering continues. Sabina Belli, who joined the French group in 2015 as CEO of the Pomellato Group, has been appointed president of the Italian subsidiary of the Pinault-controlled conglomerate. Effective September 15, 2026, she will be based in Milan and report to Kering’s chief executive, Luca De Meo.
From left: Sabina Belli, Krizia Cucurachi and Charlotte Fournet
Alongside her new role, Sabina Belli will continue to lead Kering Accademia per le Eccellenze, which she has headed since last April- an initiative launched by the group to safeguard Italian craftsmanship and support the next generation of manufacturing talent. Before joining Kering, she held senior positions at WPP, L’Oréal Luxe and LVMH, including roles at Christian Dior Parfums, Moët Hennessy, Veuve Clicquot, and Bulgari.
Belli will also help coordinate strategic initiatives designed to strengthen Kering’s presence in Italy, where the group employs a quarter of its global workforce and supports thousands of supply-chain jobs.
“Italy occupies a unique place in Kering’s history, identity, and future. The creativity, artisanal heritage and industrial excellence expressed by the country are at the heart of our maisons and are essential to the future of the luxury industry,” said Luca De Meo.
“Sabina brings deep knowledge of Italy’s luxury ecosystem and a proven ability to foster partnerships between business, academia and public institutions. Together with our teams, she will help strengthen Kering’s long-term commitment to Italy and further elevate the country’s influence in the global luxury industry,” added Kering’s CEO.
At the same time, the French group has announced a change of leadership at two of its Italian maisons, effective from September 15: Charlotte Fournet is stepping up as CEO of Pomellato, whilst Krizia Cucurachi is taking the helm at Dodo.
Fournet will lead the brand’s next phase of development, strengthening its positioning as a benchmark in contemporary high-end jewellery; Cucurachi will be responsible for the brand’s strategic development, continuing its consolidation in the gifting jewellery segment.
“Jewellery represents a strategic pillar of growth for Kering. The appointments of Charlotte Fournet and Krizia Cucurachi reflect our commitment to nurturing the next generation of leaders within our organisation,” said Jean-Marc Duplaix, group CEO of Kering and CEO of Kering Jewellery.
A graduate of Emlyon business school, Fournet has more than 14 years’ experience in merchandising and product strategy within the luxury sector, at brands such as Saint Laurent, Gucci, and Bottega Veneta.
Cucurachi joined Dodo in 2024 as global product and brand director, taking charge of product, brand image, communications, events, visual merchandising, and media. Previously, she spent more than 10 years at Swarovski, after gaining professional experience in marketing at L’Oréal and Lindt & Sprüngli.
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