Overview
- Laura Burdese will assume the chief executive role on July 1 and will report to Stéphane Bianchi, who leads LVMH Watches & Jewelry.
- Jean‑Christophe Babin will remain chairman of Bulgari’s board, continue as CEO of Bulgari Hotels and president of the Bulgari Foundation, and serve as CEO of LVMH Watches.
- An LVMH veteran, Burdese previously led Acqua di Parma, joined Bulgari in 2022 in marketing and communications, and was promoted to deputy CEO in July 2024.
- The leadership shift follows major manufacturing investment in Valenza, which Bulgari describes as the world’s largest single‑brand jewelry site and home to the new Scuola Bulgari.
- Under Babin, analysts estimate Bulgari generated about €3.27 billion in 2024 revenue, while LVMH’s Watches & Jewelry division posted a 2% sales decline in the first nine months of 2025.