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雷诺CEO跨界跳槽古驰母公司,应对销售下滑与债务攀升压力
Huan Qiu Wang·2025-06-17 03:13

Group 1 - Francois-Henri Pinault's decision to hire Luca de Meo as CEO of Kering is seen as a bold yet necessary move to address declining sales and rising debt challenges faced by the company [1][3] - Kering has been under pressure due to the underperformance of its main brand Gucci, while also engaging in significant acquisitions that have strained its balance sheet [3] - Luca de Meo, who successfully turned around Renault's fortunes, is expected to expedite Kering's cost-cutting plans, which may include store closures, real estate sales, and layoffs to reduce its net debt exceeding €10 billion (approximately $11.6 billion) [3] Group 2 - Kering announced that Luca de Meo will officially take over as CEO in September, while Francois-Henri Pinault will retain his role as Chairman and remain involved in the strategic direction of the company [3] - De Meo will also need to manage Kering's plan to acquire the remaining 70% stake in fashion brand Valentino, after Kering purchased 30% of Valentino for $1.9 billion in 2023, with plans to complete the acquisition by 2028 [3]