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Italian brand Moncler appoints Bartolomeo Rongone as group CEO
This decision, which is part of a governance evolution process that the company has been evaluating over time, will enable the Group to address future challenges and opportunities in the most effective way, while continuing to support its growth and development path.
Moncler S.p.A. has named Bartolomeo “Leo” Rongone as group chief executive officer from April 01, 2026, as part of a governance evolution.
Remo Ruffini will become executive chairman, retaining creative direction and strategic oversight.
Rongone brings extensive luxury leadership experience, most recently as CEO of Bottega Veneta, to support Moncler’s next growth phase.
Rongone joins Moncler after gaining significant experience in the luxury sector, holding key leadership positions in major luxury groups. He started his career in the industry in 2001 at Fendi, where he held roles of increasing responsibility in the areas of Business Intelligence, Supply Chain, and Client Relationship Management. After more than 10 years in the LVMH Group, in 2012 he joined Kering taking on the role of Chief Operating Officer of Yves Saint Laurent with responsibility for the Product and Retail areas, contributing to the growth of the brand. Since 2019 he has been Chief Executive Officer of Bottega Veneta, where he successfully led the brand’s strategic positioning, creative evolution, and business expansion globally.
“We made a forward-looking decision that I see as a natural evolution of our corporate organization, also in view of a possible generational succession in the future,” commented Remo Ruffini. “Over the years, Moncler has grown by progressively expanding its horizons and today it operates in an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving environment. We therefore decided to strengthen our structure to consolidate what we have built and to best support a new phase of development. I will work together with Leo, with whom I immediately felt a strong alignment of values and vision, to make the organization even stronger, more agile, and ready to seize new opportunities. With Leo by my side, I will continue to lead the strategic vision, ensuring consistency and continuity, confident that his knowledge of the luxury world and customer-centric approach will make a decisive contribution to our future journey.”
Leo Rongone commented: “It is with great honour and a deep sense of responsibility that I take on this new role. I will work with commitment and passion alongside Remo and the entire management team to lead the company and its brands towards new achievements, fully respecting the authentic values that have defined their identity and strength over the years.”
Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RM)