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Kering
Kering S.A. operates as a prominent global luxury group, specializing in the creation and distribution of high-end apparel and accessories. Its diverse product range encompasses everything from exquisite footwear and leather goods (such as handbags, wallets, and various other leather items) to sophisticated eyewear, textile accessories, and an extensive collection of jewelry and watches. They also offer ready-to-wear lines for both men and women, alongside perfumes and cosmetics. The company's prestigious portfolio boasts a lineup of world-renowned brands, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Girard-Perregaux, Ulysse Nardin, and Kering Eyewear. Kering distributes its offerings through its extensive network of physical stores—totaling 1,565 locations as of December 31, 2021—and robust e-commerce platforms. The group maintains a significant international footprint, with its products available across key markets such as Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, North America, and Japan. Founded in 1963 and headquartered in Paris, France, the company was previously known as PPR SA before officially rebranding to Kering SA in June 2013.
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Kering at a glance
Kering is an apparel company headquartered in Paris, France. It is publicly listed (KER) with a market capitalisation of $35.8B. Xcout tracks 12 named people at Kering, including Francesca Bellettini (President & Chief Executive Officer of Gucci). Xcout recorded 455 job postings from Kering in the last 90 days.
Kering leadership
- Francesca BellettiniPresident & Chief Executive Officer of Gucci
- François-Henri PinaultCEO
- Jean-Marc DuplaixGroup COO & Chief Executive Officer of Kering Jewelry
- Luca de MeoChief Executive Officer & Director
- Armelle PoulouChief Financial Officer
- Béatrice LazatChief People Officer
6 more named people on record for Kering, with roles, board committees and tenure — see the full roster →
Hiring at Kering
Xcout recorded 455 job postings from Kering in the last 90 days, from a hiring record Xcout has kept since June 2026.
The weekly hiring trend, the roles and locations behind it — see Kering's hiring signals →
Recent Kering news
- Leadership changeDes «signes encourageants» permettent à Luca de Meo de valider sa feuille de route pour Kering
2 corporate events on record, with sources — see the full timeline →
Hiring vs the trend
Based on 106 job postings in the last 8 weeks (17 Aug – 11 Oct 2026), compared with 153 enterprise consumer cyclical companies.
This describes a hiring pattern — how often Kering’s job postings ask for AI skills, and how that changed against the previous 8 weeks, ranked among its peers. It says nothing about the company’s products or performance.
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Kering competitors
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Richard Ginori 1735 SpA is an Italian company based in Sesto Fiorentino, Italy, known for its hand-made household goods. It operates as a subsidiary of Kering SA.
Raselli Franco S.p.A. is an Italian jewelry manufacturer based in Valenza, Piedmont, specializing in the prototyping and production of luxury jewelry. Founded in 1969, the company operates as part of the Gruppo Errepi and has a strategic stake held by the luxury conglomerate Kering.
Compagnie Financière Richemont S.A. is a prominent Swiss-based luxury conglomerate with a global footprint, conducting business across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. Its operations are structured into three primary divisions: Jewellery Maisons, Specialist Watchmakers, and Online Distributors. The company is involved in the design, production, and worldwide distribution of a diverse range of high-end goods, encompassing exquisite jewelry, precision timekeeping devices, watches, sophisticated writing instruments, upscale clothing, and premium leather goods and accessories. These distinguished products are sold under an extensive portfolio of renowned brands, including Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, IWC Schaffhausen, Montblanc, Chloé, and digital platforms like NET-A-PORTER, among numerous others. Distribution takes place through both its proprietary network of boutiques and various online retail channels. Established in 1979, Compagnie Financière Richemont S.A. maintains its corporate headquarters in Bellevue, Switzerland.
Cartier is a renowned French jeweler and fine watchmaker, headquartered in Paris. The company operates more than 200 stores globally and is currently a subsidiary of the Swiss Richemont Group.
Christian Dior SE is a French multinational luxury goods company that designs, manufactures, and distributes haute couture, ready-to-wear fashion, leather goods, accessories, fragrances, cosmetics, watches, and jewelry. It is controlled and chaired by Bernard Arnault and holds a controlling interest in LVMH.
Lalique Group SA designs, produces, and distributes luxury goods including crystal decorative objects, jewelry, art pieces, tableware, perfumes, and home fragrances. The company serves individual consumers seeking high-end luxury lifestyle products and crystal creations.
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More on Kering in Xcout Intel
- 12 named people with titles, LinkedIn and board committees
- Weekly hiring history and the mix of roles behind it
- 2 corporate events with sources — deals, leadership changes, layoffs
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