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Lorenzo Bertelli (Prada): "thanks to AI, we will finally be able to value people who work with their hands"

Scandicci (Florence, Italy). “Technology and artificial intelligence will give us efficiency and free up time for high value-added work,” stated Lorenzo Bertelli, chief marketing officer and head of corporate social responsibility for the Prada Group, and the future CEO. Bertelli was in Scandicci in November, together with current CEO Andrea...

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Armani acquisition unlikely for Prada Group, says CEO Andrea Guerra

The Armani Group does not appear to be in Prada's future. “I don't think it will happen,” said Andrea Guerra, chief executive officer of the Prada Group, yesterday during a conference call with analysts for the presentation of data for the first nine months of 2025. Guerra was responding to a question about whether the group might enter the deal...

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Prada Group retail sales grow by 9 percent in first nine months of 2025

Prada S.p.A. reported net revenues of 4.07 billion euros in the first nine months of the year, an increase of 9 percent year-over-year at constant exchange rates. This marks the group's 19th consecutive quarter of growth. According to data reviewed and approved today by the Prada S.p.A. board of directors, retail sales amounted to 3.65 billion...

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Patrizio Bertelli confirms Lorenzo Bertelli as future CEO

In an interview with Harper's Bazaar on August 27, Patrizio Bertelli, chairman of Prada Group, confirmed that his son Lorenzo will take the reins of the family business. Since 2024, Lorenzo Bertelli has held the role of chief marketing officer and head of corporate social responsibility at Prada Group. He is responsible for both the group's...

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Prada appoints new Group CEO

Prada on Tuesday announced Andrea Guerra is to be recommended as CEO of the Prada Group. The Italian luxury group's portfolio of brands include Prada, MiuMiu, Carshoe, Church’s and Marchesa 1824. In a statement Prada said Mr Guerra will recommended to take the role at the Group’s board meeting on 26 January 2023. Miuccia Prada is to remain...

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Prada embarks on succession path to handover reigns to eldest son

Prada has begun the process of succession planning, looking to the former Luxottica chief Andrea Guerra to streamline the luxury house’s change of leadership. Prada CEO Patrizio Bertelli (76) and Miuccia Prada (73) are expected to hand the company operations to their eldest son, Lorenzo Bertilli (34), who joined the company 2007 as digital...

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LVMH adds luxury brands Fendi and Loro Piana to Andrea Guerra’s responsibilities

French luxury group LVMH has expanded Andrea Guerra’s role: Made CEO for hospitality excellence in February of this year, which includes the Cheval Blanc and Belmont hotels, the 55-year-old will also oversee the businesses of luxury brands Fendi and Loro Piana from January 2021. While the hospitality division will remain Guerra’s focus, he is...

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Andrea Guerra named CEO of LVMH hospitality excellence

LVMH has announced the appointment of Andrea Guerra as CEO of LVMH hospitality excellence and member of the executive committee effective March 16, 2020. The company said in a statement that following the acquisition of Belmond led by group CFO Jean Jacques Guiony, this newly created position encompasses Hotels Cheval Blanc, and the Belmond...

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Luxottica chairman addresses Andrea Guerra's departure

New York - Eight months ago, Andrea Guerra, the former CEO of Luxottica, abruptly left his position at the company leaving many scratching their heads as to why. Eight months later, Luxottica Chairman Leonardo Del Vecchio has finally spoken up about the issue. Del Vecchio stated that he was "not reassured enough" of the company's continuity by...

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Andrea Guerra joins Coach board

American fashion accessories and apparel label Coach has appointed Andrea Guerra, the former chief executive officer of Luxottica Group SpA, to its board of directors, bringing its membership to nine. Victor Luis, chief executive officer of Coach, Inc., said: “We are extremely pleased that Andrea Guerra has agreed to join our Board. As Coach...

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Luxottica reshapes management team

Luxottica, the world’s largest eyewear maker, has announced that they are introducing a new management structure based on a co-CEO model, following the departure of its chief executive officer Andrea Guerra. The company, which designs, manufactures and distributes eyewear forthe likes of Chanel and Armani, as well as for its own brands including...