Leading Executives in Leather and Related Products
Bernard Arnault
Chairman & CEO, LVMH Moët Hennessy • Louis Vuitton SE
Architect of the world’s largest luxury group and long‑time steward of Fashion & Leather Goods; in April 2025 shareholders extended the CEO age limit enabling him to continue leading LVMH’s maisons.
Pietro Beccari
Chairman & CEO, Louis Vuitton (LVMH)
Brand builder who led Dior’s resurgence and now oversees the world’s most valuable leather‑goods maison, driving product, image and industrial scale at Louis Vuitton.
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Delphine Arnault
Chair & CEO, Christian Dior Couture (LVMH)
First woman to head Dior; credited with sharpening the house’s leather‑goods momentum while reorganizing leadership and expanding scale.
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Frédéric Arnault
Chief Executive Officer, Loro Piana (LVMH)
Next‑gen leader at LVMH who moved from hard luxury to helm Loro Piana in 2025, steering the ultra‑luxury accessories and leather strategy.
Axel Dumas
Executive Chairman, Hermès International
Sixth‑generation family leader who has kept Hermès’s leather métiers—saddlery, handbags and small leather goods—focused on scarcity, savoir‑faire and long‑term value.
Andrea Guerra
Group Chief Executive Officer, Prada Group
Veteran operator (ex‑Luxottica, Eataly, LVMH) guiding Prada and Miu Miu’s expansion and M&A moves—including the 2025 agreement to acquire Versace.
Patrizio Bertelli
Chairman & Executive Director, Prada Group
Co‑founder who architected Prada’s vertically integrated model and continues to steer strategy and industrial capabilities as Chairman.
Joanne Crevoiserat
Chief Executive Officer, Tapestry, Inc. (Coach, Kate Spade, Stuart Weitzman)
Data‑driven operator who stabilized and grew Tapestry’s leather‑goods houses and remains a prominent industry voice on responsible growth.
Todd Kahn
CEO & Brand President, Coach (Tapestry)
Leads Coach’s global brand and business—known for scaling icons like Tabby while pushing circularity via the (Re)Loved program.
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John D. Idol
Chairman & CEO, Capri Holdings (Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo)
Long‑time dealmaker refocusing Capri post‑merger termination; in 2025 struck a definitive agreement to sell Versace to Prada.
Stefano Cantino
Chief Executive Officer, Gucci (Kering)
Seasoned luxury executive appointed CEO in 2025; managing Gucci’s reset and creative transition to Demna.
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Francesca Bellettini
Deputy CEO, in charge of Brand Development, Kering
Group deputy CEO overseeing brand development across Fashion & Leather Goods; widely credited for Saint Laurent’s surge and for mentoring Kering’s maison CEOs.
Leo Rongone
Chief Executive Officer, Bottega Veneta (Kering)
Operationally minded chief who keeps Bottega Veneta’s intrecciato‑led leather craft scaled and consistent, emphasizing quiet power over logo play.
Stefano Caroti
President & CEO, Deckers Brands (UGG, HOKA)
Took the helm in August 2024; balancing performance and lifestyle—UGG’s sheepskin and leather heritage with HOKA’s explosive growth.
Chris Hufnagel
President & CEO, Wolverine World Wide (Merrell, Saucony, Wolverine, Sperry)
Portfolio reshaper driving margin recovery and brand focus across one of the world’s largest footwear/leather groups.
Ije Nwokorie
Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Martens plc
Brand strategist elevated to CEO on January 6, 2025 to steer the iconic bootmaker through a U.S. reset and operational simplification.
Panos Mytaros
Chief Executive Officer, ECCO Sko A/S
Former head of ECCO Leather now CEO of the vertically integrated shoemaker; pushes material innovation and leather sustainability at scale.
Arnold “Skip” Horween III
President, Horween Leather Company
Fourth‑generation tanner and steward of Shell Cordovan in North America; long‑time supplier of NFL football leather and premium footwear leathers.
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Uwe Hutzler
Chief Executive Officer, ISA TanTec (LITE leathers)
Runs one of the world’s most sustainability‑focused tannery groups (LITE concept), supplying major footwear brands from facilities in China, Vietnam and the U.S.
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