Gucci owner Kering has established a new division, Kering Jewelry, bringing its jewellery brands under a single structure and appointing Jean-Marc Duplaix as chief executive officer (CEO) with immediate effect.
The entity will combine the jewellery houses Boucheron, Pomellato, Dodo and Qeelin, alongside the group’s industrial assets. These include the Raselli Franco Group, which is in the process of being integrated.
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The move is aimed at organising and accelerating the development of Kering’s jewellery activities.
Under the new setup, Duplaix will supervise the chief executives of the individual jewellery houses, who will report directly to him.
The structure is intended to enhance strategic alignment and improve operational coordination across the division.
Duplaix will continue in his role as group chief operating officer, maintaining oversight of finance, mergers and acquisitions, investor relations, real estate, digital functions and the general secretariat.
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By GlobalDataKering Jewelry is designed to operate as a unified platform to support the growth of its houses while preserving their creative independence and advancing both iconic and high jewellery collections.
The framework is also intended to help the group pursue opportunities within the jewellery segment, including those linked to its fashion and leather goods Houses.
The creation of the division formalises Kering’s efforts to consolidate its jewellery operations within a single organisational structure.
Kering CEO Luca de Meo said: “With Kering Jewellery, we are giving the group a powerful and cohesive platform capable of supporting our Houses’ ambitions in an area of expertise where creativity and excellence are inseparable.
“I am delighted with the appointment of Jean-Marc: his experience will be instrumental in unlocking the group’s full potential in jewellery.”
Earlier this month, the group introduced a broader organisational revamp, including the formation of two centres of excellence.
These newly created industry and client divisions sit within a group-wide platform, offering shared resources and a unified structure across brands such as Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga.
The industry division combines manufacturing, purchasing, quality, research and development, and supply chain functions.
