Luca de Meo - South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com/rss/523661/feed The latest news and top stories on Luca de Meo, CEO of Kering. He became CEO in 2025 having previously led the Renault Group as CEO from 2020. With over 30 years in the automotive sector, he is known for revitalising brands like Fiat 500 and creating Cupra at SEAT, demonstrating expertise in strategic turnarounds and innovation. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png Luca de Meo - South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com Xiaofei Xu Xiaofei Xu This year marks half a century of formal diplomatic relations between China and the European Union, as well as the 25th anniversary of the founding of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China. The latest story in our series examining ties between the two powers focuses on intensified competition in the auto industry, a bedrock sector for Europe and an area where China has made enormous strides, particularly in electric vehicles and other hi-tech advancements. When Volkswagen engineers... https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3328961/chinas-ev-boom-has-eu-setting-roadblocks-can-cooperation-clear-way?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/economy/global-economy/article/3328961/chinas-ev-boom-has-eu-setting-roadblocks-can-cooperation-clear-way?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 14 Oct 2025 22:00:08 +0000 China’s EV boom has the EU setting up roadblocks. Can cooperation clear the way? Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre The well-orchestrated soft launch of Demna’s first collection for Gucci began with a series of portraits taken by Catherine Opie, which were unveiled 24 hours before a much-anticipated event on day one of Milan Fashion Week. The former creative director of Balenciaga, Demna was appointed artistic director of Gucci in March in a very surprising move from Kering, the luxury group behind both labels. While the designer will reveal his full vision for Gucci next season, this collection “marks the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3326616/milan-fashion-week-demnas-first-collection-gucci-celebrated-short-starring-demi-moore?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3326616/milan-fashion-week-demnas-first-collection-gucci-celebrated-short-starring-demi-moore?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Sep 2025 02:30:45 +0000 Milan Fashion Week: Demna’s first collection for Gucci celebrated in short starring Demi Moore Reuters,Cherry Liu Reuters,Cherry Liu French luxury group Kering has named Francesca Bellettini, 55, as chief executive of Gucci, replacing Stefano Cantino after he spent only nine months at the Italian fashion brand. Placing Bellettini directly in charge of Gucci, which she previously oversaw from Paris as deputy Kering CEO, marks chief executive Luca de Meo’s first major move since taking the helm last week. Bellettini had been deputy CEO in charge of brand development since 2023, alongside Jean-Marc Duplaix, who Kering said... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3326085/who-guccis-new-ceo-francesca-bellettini-who-was-previously-saint-laurent?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3326085/who-guccis-new-ceo-francesca-bellettini-who-was-previously-saint-laurent?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:00:21 +0000 Who is Gucci’s new CEO Francesca Bellettini, who was previously with Saint Laurent?