Lelio Gavazza named CEO of Tom Ford Fashion
MILAN – The Ermenegildo Zegna Group has appointed Lelio Gavazza to the newly created position of CEO of Tom Mode Ford, starting September 18.
Gavazza will report to Gildo Zegna, Chairman and CEO of Zegna Group.
Gavazza will be in charge of Tom Ford's fashion business, from collection development to merchandising, through production as well as retail and wholesale distribution.
He brings more than 20 years of experience in global luxury, joining from LVMH Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy , where he is currently Executive Vice President, Sales and Retail at jeweler Bulgari.
Related ArticlesPrior to his current role at Bulgari, Gavazza held a series of key regional leadership positions, including Managing Director of Greater China and Managing Director, Europe, Middle East and Africa.
In November, Estée Lauder Cos. acquired the company from Tom Ford in a deal valued at $2.8 billion. Lauder has owned Tom Ford Beauty and Tom Ford Parfums since 2006.
Under Lauder, Ford's men's and women's ready-to-wear are licensed to the Ermenegildo Zegna Group, which previously held the license for menswear. In addition to Ford's men's and women's ready-to-wear, Zegna Group is licensed for Ford accessories and underwear, fine jewelry, children's clothing, textiles and home décor.
"Lelio's strong global leadership track record brings exceptional luxury expertise to Tom Ford Fashion in the retail and wholesale management, distribution, marketing, digital and key markets including China,” said Gildo Zegna.
"I have personally known and appreciated Lelio for many years, and I am convinced that his world- a strong business acumen, deep international experience and leadership skills will prove invaluable in growing the Tom Ford Fashion business globally,” he added.
Gavazza will work closely with Guillaume Jesel, President and CEO of Tom Ford, ensuring the alignment of fashion with the brand's luxury strategy. Upon the closing of the acquisition in April, Lauder appointed Jesel as Creative Director of Tom Ford Fashion and Peter Hawkings.
On Tuesday morning, commenting on Gavazza's nomination, Jesel said that Estée Lauder and Tom Ford "have had an exceptional and longstanding relationship with Gildo Zegna and the Zegna Group. We look forward to working closely with Gildo, Lelio and their teams to take Tom Ford Fashion to the next level of global luxury.
Similarly, Gavazza said with Zegna and Jesel that he aimed "to continue to drive Tom Ford's growth to the pinnacle of luxury fashion.”
As announced, Tom Ford will showcase his Spring 2024 womenswear collection during Milan Fashion Week in September. This will be the first woman...
MILAN – The Ermenegildo Zegna Group has appointed Lelio Gavazza to the newly created position of CEO of Tom Mode Ford, starting September 18.
Gavazza will report to Gildo Zegna, Chairman and CEO of Zegna Group.
Gavazza will be in charge of Tom Ford's fashion business, from collection development to merchandising, through production as well as retail and wholesale distribution.
He brings more than 20 years of experience in global luxury, joining from LVMH Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy , where he is currently Executive Vice President, Sales and Retail at jeweler Bulgari.
Related ArticlesPrior to his current role at Bulgari, Gavazza held a series of key regional leadership positions, including Managing Director of Greater China and Managing Director, Europe, Middle East and Africa.
In November, Estée Lauder Cos. acquired the company from Tom Ford in a deal valued at $2.8 billion. Lauder has owned Tom Ford Beauty and Tom Ford Parfums since 2006.
Under Lauder, Ford's men's and women's ready-to-wear are licensed to the Ermenegildo Zegna Group, which previously held the license for menswear. In addition to Ford's men's and women's ready-to-wear, Zegna Group is licensed for Ford accessories and underwear, fine jewelry, children's clothing, textiles and home décor.
"Lelio's strong global leadership track record brings exceptional luxury expertise to Tom Ford Fashion in the retail and wholesale management, distribution, marketing, digital and key markets including China,” said Gildo Zegna.
"I have personally known and appreciated Lelio for many years, and I am convinced that his world- a strong business acumen, deep international experience and leadership skills will prove invaluable in growing the Tom Ford Fashion business globally,” he added.
Gavazza will work closely with Guillaume Jesel, President and CEO of Tom Ford, ensuring the alignment of fashion with the brand's luxury strategy. Upon the closing of the acquisition in April, Lauder appointed Jesel as Creative Director of Tom Ford Fashion and Peter Hawkings.
On Tuesday morning, commenting on Gavazza's nomination, Jesel said that Estée Lauder and Tom Ford "have had an exceptional and longstanding relationship with Gildo Zegna and the Zegna Group. We look forward to working closely with Gildo, Lelio and their teams to take Tom Ford Fashion to the next level of global luxury.
Similarly, Gavazza said with Zegna and Jesel that he aimed "to continue to drive Tom Ford's growth to the pinnacle of luxury fashion.”
As announced, Tom Ford will showcase his Spring 2024 womenswear collection during Milan Fashion Week in September. This will be the first woman...
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