Kering Japan Co., Ltd. Kering appoints new CEO of Ginori 1735 and Brioni

[Kering Japan Co., Ltd.] Kering appoints new CEO of Ginori 1735 and Brioni ​
Kering Japan Co., Ltd. Press release: May 7, 2025 Kering appoints new CEOs for Ginori 1735 and Brioni Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/55433/33/55433-33-2760b6065e28937d74068a50fd821a87-1733×843.png Mehdi Benabazi (courtesy of Brioni), Federico Arrigoni (courtesy of Kering) Kering today announced the appointment of Mehdi Benabazi as the new CEO of Ginori 1735 and Federico Arrigoni as the new CEO of Brioni, effective May 6, 2025. Mehdi Benabazi has been Brioni’s CEO since 2020 and has achieved remarkable results in the strategic transformation and global expansion of the business. Under his leadership, Brioni successfully reorganized its operations, achieved impressive growth and strengthened its position in the luxury menswear market. As CEO of Ginori 1735, he will lead the next phase of growth for this renowned Florentine brand, aiming to further strengthen its position in the global luxury lifestyle and homeware market. Benabaji will report to Jean-Marc Dupré, Kering’s Deputy CEO and Chief Operating Officer. “Ginori 1735 is a treasure of Italian savoir-faire in porcelain, tableware and decoration. We are delighted that Mehdi brings to the brand a deep understanding of traditional craftsmanship and a wealth of experience in international brand development. We are confident that he will lead Ginori 1735 into its next phase of global growth,” said Jean-Marc Dupré. Federico Arrigoni most recently served as Deputy CEO and President of Asia Pacific at Saint Laurent. He joined Kering in 2006 and worked at Gucci before being appointed worldwide HR director for Saint Laurent in 2015. Since then, he has held key global positions at multiple French brands within the group, including President of the Asia Pacific Region and Chief Commercial Officer, and since 2023, he has been the Deputy CEO of Saint Laurent, overseeing all business operations and sales strategies for the brand. As CEO of Brioni, Argoni will be tasked with further strengthening the brand’s global position, increasing its appeal and performance, and will report directly to Francesca Berrettini, Kering’s deputy CEO in charge of brand development. “I am proud that Federico will become Brioni’s CEO. I believe that his deep industry knowledge and extensive international experience make him the perfect person to lead Brioni into its next phase of growth. I look forward to seeing him build on the brand’s great history and track record for further success,” said Francesca Berrettini. About Mehdi Benabazi Mehdi Benabazi started his career as a consultant in 1995. He joined Kering in 2003 after eight years of extensive work experience with various luxury brands. From 2012 to 2019, he held several key positions including Chief Operating Officer, overseeing group-wide logistics and business operations, and was appointed CEO of Brioni in 2020. Mehdi Benabazi is a graduate of ESSEC Business School in France. About Federico Arrigoni Federico Arrigoni started his career at Decathlon in 1996, working in various retail roles. In 2002, he moved to Autogrill as HR Manager. In 2004, she was appointed European HR Manager for Dolce & Gabbana. He joined Gucci in 2006 and served as HR Manager, EMEAI (Europe, Middle East, Africa and India) HR Director, and Worldwide HR Retail Director. In 2015, he was appointed Worldwide HR Director for Saint Laurent. In 2020, he was appointed APAC president, and in 2021, he concurrently held the duties of chief commercial officer, before becoming Saint Laurent’s deputy CEO in July 2023. About Kering Kering is a family-led global luxury group. It is a hub where people with passion and expertise come together to foster creative luxury brands in the fields of couture and ready-to-wear, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear, and beauty. Its subsidiaries include Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo, Kielin, Ginori 1735, as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering. There is Beaute. By putting creativity at the heart of Kering’s strategy, Kering enables its brands to explore new horizons in their creative expression and create the future of luxury sustainably and responsibly. We embody this belief in our signature: “Creativity is our Legacy” In 2024, the group as a whole will achieve sales of 17.2 billion euros, and the number of group employees will be approximately 47,000 at the end of the year.