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Gucci Owner’s Fortunes Rest on Heir Letting CEO Do His Job

A key question for investors is whether Francois-Henri Pinault will give his successor leeway to clean up Kering’s mess.
Kering chief executive François-Henri Pinault is banning fur across the luxury group.
Billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault’s two-decade-long reign at the helm of Gucci owner Kering SA is ending with the group at one of the lowest points in the family company’s history. (Carole Bellaiche)

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A Letter to Kering’s New CEO

Incoming chief executive Luca De Meo needs to urgently tackle two problems, debt levels and management structure, writes Luca Solca.

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