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Gucci Hires Deputy CEO to Bolster Turnaround Efforts

Louis Vuitton marketing chief Stefano Cantino is joining the Kering flagship as it attempts to reignite growth under CEO Jean-François Palus and creative director Sabato de Sarno.
Louis Vuitton’s marketing chief Stefano Cantino is joining Kering flagship Gucci, effective May 2nd.
Louis Vuitton marketing chief Stefano Cantino is joining Kering flagship Gucci as deputy CEO, effective May 2nd. (Matthew Brookes)

Kering flagship Gucci has hired Stefano Cantino, a veteran communications executive from Louis Vuitton, to the newly created role of deputy CEO, bolstering its efforts to reignite growth.

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