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Luca de Meo, CEO of Kering

Who is the CEO of Kering in 2026?

Luca de Meo is the Chief Executive Officer of Kering. Luca has held the CEO seat since September 2025, and was previously Chief Executive Officer, Renault Group at Renault Group.

Updated September 24, 2026
Time in seat
1 year
CEO since September 2025
Career span
34 years
First recorded role January 1992
Education
Università Bocconi
Business Administration
Summary
  • Before Kering, Luca de Meo was Chief Executive Officer, Renault Group at Renault Group from July 2020 to July 2025.
  • Alongside Kering, Luca de Meo serves as Visiting Professor at SDA Bocconi since January 2010.
  • Luca de Meo was Chief Executive Officer at Ampere from November 2023 to April 2025.

Current company

Kering

Kering is a French multinational holding company specializing in luxury goods.

activities of head officesHeadquartered in ParisFounded 1962

Source: Wikidata

Career and education

Luca de Meo has been CEO of Kering since September 2025. Before Kering, Luca was Chief Executive Officer, Renault Group at Renault Group from July 2020 until July 2025.

Career

  1. Kering2025 to present
    • Chief Executive Officer
  2. SDA Bocconi2010 to present
    • Visiting Professor
  3. Renault Group1992 to 2025
    • Chief Executive Officer, Renault BrandJanuary 2021 to February 2023
    • Chief Executive Officer, Renault GroupJuly 2020 to July 2025
    • Product MarketingJanuary 1992 to January 1997
  4. Ampere2023 to 2025
    • Chief Executive Officer
  5. European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA)2022 to 2024
    • President
  6. TIM2021 to 2022
    • Board of Directors' Member
  7. Volkswagen Group España Distribución2018 to 2020
    • Chairman Board of Directors
  8. ANFAC2018 to 2020
    • Board of Directors
  9. Tech Barcelona2018 to 2020
    • Advisory Board Member
  10. SEAT S.A.2015 to 2020
    • Chief Executive Officer
  11. Ducati Motor Holding2015 to 2018
    • Member of the Supervisory Board
  12. Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.2015 to 2017
    • Member of the Supervisory Board
  13. AUDI AG2012 to 2015
    • Member of the Board of Management for Sales and Marketing
  14. Volkswagen Group2009 to 2012
    • Chief Marketing Officer
  15. Alfa Romeo2007 to 2009
    • Chief Executive Officer
  16. Fiat2004 to 2009
    • Chief Executive Officer
  17. Abarth & C. Spa2004 to 2009
    • Amministratore Delegato
  18. FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles2002 to 2009
    • Group Marketing Executive Vice PresidentJanuary 2007 to January 2009
    • Head of Lancia Business UnitJanuary 2002 to January 2009
  19. Toyota Motor Corporation1997 to 2002
    • General Manager of Product Planning (Yaris and Lexus)

Sources: LinkedIn profile

Education

Università Bocconi, Business AdministrationIMD, Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, GeneralINSEAD, Business AdministrationSource

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Top decision makers at Kering

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Joel HazanChief Strategy and Development Officer · FRA@kering.com
Nicola LambertiChief Financial and Operating Officer - Kering Beaute' Americas · USA@kering.com
Alexandre BourgautChief Product Development Officer @ Pomellato · ITA@kering.com
Nicolas RUETGroup Chief Digital & Information Officer (CDIO) · FRA@kering.com
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Leadership team at Kering

Luca de Meo leads a leadership team of 12 published executives.

Most senior 5 of 12

NameTitleIn seat since
Luca de MeoChief Executive OfficerSeptember 2025
Armelle PoulouChief Financial OfficerNot stated
Laurent ClaquinChief Brand OfficerNot stated
Marie-Claire DaveuChief Sustainability and Institutional Affairs OfficerNot stated
Pierre HoulèsChief Digital, AI, and IT OfficerNot stated

Sources: Kering Executive Committee page

Frequently asked questions

Who is the CEO of Kering?

Luca de Meo is the Chief Executive Officer of Kering. Luca has held the CEO seat since September 2025, and was previously Chief Executive Officer, Renault Group at Renault Group.

When did Luca de Meo become CEO of Kering?

Luca de Meo has been CEO of Kering since September 2025, according to LinkedIn profile.

What did Luca de Meo do before Kering?

Luca de Meo was Chief Executive Officer, Renault Group at Renault Group from July 2020 until July 2025, according to LinkedIn profile.

How long has Luca de Meo been CEO of Kering?

Luca de Meo has been CEO of Kering for 1 year, since September 2025.

Who else leads Kering?

Armelle Poulou (Chief Financial Officer), Laurent Claquin (Chief Brand Officer), Marie-Claire Daveu (Chief Sustainability and Institutional Affairs Officer), Pierre Houlès (Chief Digital, AI, and IT Officer), and 7 more. Source: Kering Executive Committee page.

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Methodology

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Identity confirmed against Wikipedia, Kering. Last verified: September 24, 2026.