Kering appoints Sophie Maddaloni as General Secretary

Kering, a global luxury group, has appointed Sophie Maddaloni as its new General Secretary, effective immediately. Maddaloni will join the Executive Committee and report to Jean-Marc Duplaix, the Group Chief Operating Officer, based in Paris.

In her new role, Maddaloni will be responsible for the Group's governance and ensuring the highest standards of compliance. She will oversee the Legal, Internal Control, Internal Audit, and Security departments, working closely with Executive Management and the Board of Directors.

Maddaloni brings extensive experience in legal affairs and governance to Kering. She began her career in 1991 at Elf Aquitaine, where she spent over a decade in international tax roles. Maddaloni then joined Alstom T&D as Vice President Tax and later Technip, where she headed the Group’s tax and legal entities functions. In 2017, she joined Kering as Group Tax Director, leading the transformation of the tax function and contributing to the strengthening of Kering’s compliance and risk management framework.

Maddaloni holds a master’s degree in business law from Université Paris II Panthéon-Assas and a postgraduate degree in international business law and taxation from HEC Paris, Université de Sceaux. Her expertise and track record are expected to be valuable assets in supporting the implementation of Kering’s strategic priorities and further strengthening its governance standards.

Kering is a family-led luxury group, home to brands such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, and Balenciaga. The Group’s commitment to excellence, sustainability, and culture is reflected in its signature: Creativity is our Legacy. With 44,000 employees and revenue of €14.7 billion in 2025, Kering continues to expand its influence in the luxury market.