French luxury eyewear and lifestyle brand Kering has appointed Robert Vedevotto as CEO of its Kering Eyewear division.
An Italian national, Vedevotto joined the Kering Group in 2013 after holding the position of CEO with Safilo. Previously he worked in the banking sector in various senior management positions at Morgan Stanley and Lehman Brothers/Nomura.
François-Henri Pinault, chairman and CEO of Kering, said: ‘Roberto Vedovotto’s appointment to our executive committee is a step further in the development of a more integrated and specialised group, whose main objective is to support the brands so that they fulfill their growth potential.
‘Roberto’s expertise in the eyewear industry and his knowledge of the fashion and luxury world will provide a valuable contribution to our executive committee, for the group and our brands.’