Christie’s
Internationally renowned auction house Christie’s has announced the appointment of François‑Henri Pinault, Chairman of Kering, as its new Chairman of the Board and Non-Executive Director.
Christie’s is currently owned by Artemis, the investment holding company controlled by the Pinault family, which is also the controlling shareholder of Kering, the French luxury conglomerate.
François-Henri Pinault will succeed Guillaume Cerutti, who has held multiple roles within Artemis and its portfolio companies, including Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Christie’s, as well as Chairman of Stade Rennais FC. He announced his departure in April this year.
Meanwhile, renowned Hollywood agent Bryan Lourd, co-chairman of Creative Artists Agency—another core asset under the Pinault family—has also joined Christie’s Board as a Non-Executive Director.
Moncler Group
Italian luxury company Moncler Group has announced two internal leadership changes:
- Mina Piccinini has been appointed President of Moncler Grenoble, reporting directly to Bartolomeo Rongone, who assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of Moncler Group on April 1.
- Rod Manley has been appointed Chief Marketing Officer, reporting to Brand Chief Gino Fisanotti.
Above: Mina Piccinini, Rod Manley
Following her appointment, Mina Piccinini will lead the end-to-end strategy for Moncler Grenoble, from collection development to retail execution, with the aim of further strengthening the line’s brand positioning and market performance. The Moncler Grenoble division integrates multiple group functions. Among the three core pillars of the Moncler brand—Genius, Collection, and Grenoble—the latter remains closest to the brand’s alpine heritage, offering apparel designed specifically for skiing and mountain leisure scenarios, including high-performance ski wear, après-ski outfits, and lightweight outdoor leisure pieces.
Mina Piccinini will also continue to serve as Group Chief Corporate Strategy Officer, reporting to Executive Chairman and Chief Creative Officer Remo Ruffini.
Rod Manley has also been appointed Chief International Brand Officer of Moncler Group. In his new role, he will be responsible for shaping and executing global marketing strategies, ensuring consistency in brand communication, strengthening cross-division collaboration, and building a unified, meaningful, and influential brand narrative across global markets.
Isabel Marant
French designer brand Isabel Marant has appointed Catherine Jacquet as Chief Executive Officer, effective next month.
Upon taking office, Catherine Jacquet will succeed Anouck Duranteau-Loeper, who is leaving to pursue other opportunities, and will remain in her role until June to ensure a smooth transition.
Catherine Jacquet most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of Los Angeles-based label Fear of God; earlier, she was General Manager of French designer brand Lemaire. A graduate of Institut Français de la Mode, she brings extensive industry experience, having held product and marketing roles at Naf Naf and Levi Strauss & Co., before moving on to senior positions at Courrèges, Sonia Rykiel, Paco Rabanne, and Maison Michel.
Dolce & Gabbana
Italian luxury brand Dolce & Gabbana has appointed Maria Cristina Lomanto as General Manager for Europe.
Maria Cristina Lomanto most recently served as President for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at Gucci. She joined Gucci in 2022 from Roger Vivier.
She brings extensive experience in the fashion and luxury sector. She began her career at Jil Sander before joining Yves Saint Laurent, where she was responsible for wholesale operations. She later moved to Prada Group, holding several management roles, including Director of Leather Goods Merchandising and Marketing at Prada, Retail Director for France, Global Retail Director, and ultimately General Manager of Miu Miu.
Marfa Stance
British luxury brand Marfa Stance, known for its modular and sustainable outerwear, has appointed Jenna Littler as its first Chief Executive Officer.
She spent eleven years at Burberry, where she served as Senior Vice President, overseeing core functions including communications, strategy, wholesale, and retail across both regional and global markets. She also previously worked at McKinsey & Company and collaborated with the UK government, building diversified expertise in corporate strategy, brand management, and organisational development.
Marfa Stance was founded in 2019 by Georgia Dant, who previously worked at Burberry and Rag & Bone. The brand has established a foothold in the market through its modular design approach and commitment to sustainability, with products primarily made from recycled fabrics, industrial surplus materials, and reclaimed textiles. Most raw materials are sourced from Italian suppliers. The brand is currently preparing to open its first global atelier concept store on Madison Avenue in Manhattan this September.
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