Kering appoints Sabina Belli President of Kering Italia
French-based global luxury goods group Kering has announced the appointment of Sabina Belli as President of Kering Italia.
A longstanding advocate for inclusion and women’s empowerment, Belli joined Kering in 2015 as Chief Executive Officer of Pomellato Group and founded founded Pomellato for Women in 2017, a global platform promoting gender equality and amplifying women’s voices.
With an international career spanning advertising, beauty and luxury, Beli previously held senior marketing and executive leadership positions at WPP, L’Oreal Luxe and LVMH, including Christian Dior Parfums, Moet Hennessy, Veuve Clicquot and Bulgari.
‘Italy occupies a unique place in Kering’s history, identity and future. Its creativity, craftsmanship and industrial excellence are at the heart of our Houses and the long-term vitality of the luxury industry. Sabina brings a deep understanding of the Italian luxury ecosystem and a strong ability to build partnerships across business, education and public institutions. Together with our teams, she will strengthen Kering’s long-term commitment to Italy and help further amplify the country’s influence on the global luxury industry,’ Kering Chief Executive Officer Luca de Meo stated in a press release.
In her new role Belli will work across Kering’s Houses and corporate functions to foster collaboration on strategic initiatives that reinforce the Group’s long-term presence in Italy that is central to it’s identity and operations. With several of Kering’s Houses, including Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Brioni, Pomellato, DoDo, Ginori 1735 and Kering Eyewear based in Italy, Belli will also support initiatives that help advance partnerships between the private and public sectors to enhance the competitiveness, attractiveness and international influence of the country’s luxury manufacturing ecosystem.
Belli will report to de Meo and will be based in Milan. She will continue to oversee Kering Accademia per le Eccellenze, the Group’s initiative dedicated to preserving and promoting Italian craftsmanship and supporting the next generation of manufacturing talent which she has led since April 2026. Belli also serves on the Board of Directors of the Kering Foundation and is Vice President of the Jewelry Sector and Manufacturing Talents at Altagamma.
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