Pietro beccari, at the helm of Christian dior couture from 2018, will be the new president and chief executive officer of Louis Vuitton.
It makes it known lvmh, the world's most important luxury holding company, highlighting that Pietro beccari takes the place of michael burke, who will assume new responsibilities, reporting directly to Bernard Arnault, CEO of the group.
“Pietro Beccari has done an outstanding job at Christian Dior over the past five years. His leadership accelerated the appeal and success of this iconic fashion house. Monsieur Dior's values of elegance and his innovative spirit have received a new intensity, supported by highly talented designers,” commented Bernard Arnault, CEO Group Lvmh.
Beccari, born in Parma since 1967, after graduating in business management at the University of his city, he began his professional career in the marketing sector Beckiser (Italy) e Parmalat (in the United States, to then move on to the general management of Henkel (in Germany), where he held the position of Vice President of the Haircare division. In the 2006 begins his career in lvmh, until the new appointment.
delphine arnault, executive vice president of Louis Vuitton from 2013, will take the place of Beccari, becoming president and general manager of Christian dior couture. Charles Delapalme, executive vice president of Christian dior couture and head of commercial activities since 2018, was appointed managing director of Christian Dior couture.
Stephane Bianchi, president and chief executive officer of the watches and jewelry division, will also oversee Tiffany e Rested, which become part of the division of the group lvmh.
On them, Bernard Arnault said: “I am delighted with the promotion of Charles Delapalme to Christian Dior. He has pursued an admirable career within the LVMH group over the past 17 years. After several years at Louis Vuitton and Fendi, Charles is responsible for the international development of Christian Dior, working with Pietro Beccari since 2018. He has made a significant contribution to the growth of the house thanks to his commercial experience and his remarkable strategic vision. Charles will work closely with Delphine to write a new chapter in the brand's history."