Overview

• Bellini’s appointment closes the gap left by Jacopo Venturini, who resigned with immediate effect on August 14 after a period of family leave.
• Valentino president Rachid Mohamed Rachid said Bellini’s luxury experience and strategic acumen will help propel the brand and amplify its identity alongside Michele’s direction.
• Bellini said he is honored to join the Roman house and looks forward to working with Michele and the Valentino team to write the brand’s next chapter.
• The incoming chief previously led Maison Margiela and Chloé, held senior roles at Diesel and Procter & Gamble, and holds degrees from Bocconi and IESE.
• Valentino is owned by Qatari investment group Mayhoola, where Bellini recently served in a top role, with il Giornale reporting Kering holds a 30% stake and that 2024 revenue slipped 2% to €1.3 billion with EBITDA down 22%.