Aura Blockchain Consortium
The luxury brand blockchain alliance Aura Blockchain Consortium, initiated by luxury groups including LVMH, Prada, Richemont, and OTB Group, has appointed Stefano Rosso as its new Chair.
Upon assuming the role, Stefano Rosso will succeed Lorenzo Bertelli, who has led Aura since its inception and currently serves as Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Prada Group.
Stefano Rosso stated that “Aura today is no longer just a technology platform; it embodies the future development vision of the luxury industry. Taking on this role is both an honour and a responsibility. At a time when trust is increasingly becoming a core element of the industry, our goal is to help establish unified global standards, ensuring information transparency, rights protection, and the preservation of brand value throughout the entire product lifecycle.”
Stefano Rosso currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Marni and Chairman of Maison Margiela, both under OTB Group.
Natural Diamond Council
The Natural Diamond Council has announced the appointment of Susie Dewey as Chief Marketing Officer, effective April 27.
In her new role, Susie Dewey will be fully responsible for the organisation’s global marketing and communications strategy. Her core responsibilities include strengthening the value narrative of the natural diamond industry and further expanding the council’s global presence and market footprint.
Susie Dewey brings more than 17 years of experience in fashion and lifestyle brands. Most recently, she worked at the American accessible luxury group Tapestry. She has previously held senior roles at luxury e-commerce company NET-A-PORTER and American accessible luxury brand Michael Kors. Earlier in her career, she worked in public relations at Topshop and Burberry. Her professional experience spans integrated marketing strategy, global partnerships, and brand market entry and expansion across international markets.
Dexelance
The Italian high-end home group Dexelance S.p.A. (DEX.MI) has completed a restructuring of its Board of Directors:
- Andrea Sasso has been reappointed as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, responsible for overseeing the group’s strategic direction and overall operations, ensuring alignment between its industrial vision and execution.
- Former Managing Director Giorgio Gobbi has been appointed Executive Director, overseeing daily operations management and business development.
- Giovanni Tamburi has been appointed Vice Chairman.
Above: Andrea Sasso, Giorgio Gobbi, Giovanni Tamburi
Giovanni Tamburi, through his investment company Tip-Tamburi Investment Partners, holds just over 31% of the company’s shares and is its largest shareholder. In his new role, he will support the board’s strategic decision-making.
Dexelance’s shareholders’ meeting had previously resolved to set the number of board members at 11 and confirmed the reappointment of Michele Gervasoni, Paola Antonella Mungo, Alessandra Rollandi, Piero Generali, Federica Menichetti, Paola Tagliavini, Giovanna Della Posta, and Lea Lidia Lavitola as directors.
In addition, Dexelance has appointed:
- Members of the Nomination, Human Resources and Remuneration Committee: Federica Menichetti (also serving as Chair), Giovanni Tamburi, and Giovanna Della Posta;
- Members of the Audit and Risk, Related Party Transactions and Sustainability Committee: Paola Tagliavini (also serving as Chair), Paola Antonella Mungo, and Giovanna Della Posta.
- Marella Moretti will continue as Head of Investor Relations, while Alberto Bortolin has been reappointed, responsible for the preparation of the company’s financial reports and compliance documentation.
| Source: official press releases, FashionNetwork
| Image Credit: personal social media accounts
| Editor: Luxeplace
