milan — Altagamma has reaffirmed Matteo Luneri as president of the association for the three years 2023-2025. Lunelli, who is also president and CEO of his wine Ferrari Trent, was first appointed to the role in December 2019, succeeding André Airy. .
At the same time, Altagamma renews 30% of its governing body with 10 new members, from Lorenzo Bertelli (Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at Prada Group) and Marco Gobbetti (CEO of Ferragamo) to CEO of Daniel Lalonde. was appointed. Design Holding and Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vina.
Claudia D’Arpizio (Senior Partner, Bain & Company); Alfonso Dolce (CEO, Dolce & Gabbana); Ezio Indiani (General Manager, Hotel Principe di Savoia); Stefano Marini (CEO, Sanpellegrino Group); Cristina Scocchia (CEO, Illycaffè) ) and Isabella Traglio (Deputy General Manager of Vhernier) have also been appointed to the Board.
The proportion of women has increased from 20% to 27%, and the Board reflects the diversification of Altagamma’s sectors, from fashion, design and food to hospitality, automotive, nautical and jewellery.
Over the three years to 2022, Altagamma has grown from 108 to 113 members and from 20 to 25 partners.
“Despite strong volatility and discontinuities, the post-2020 V-shaped recovery has surprised everyone with its rapid and momentum speed, delivering record profits for the industry in 2022. ,” Lunelli said in an interview.
As reported in November, the latest Bain & Company Luxury Study conducted in collaboration with Fondazione Altagamma found that the global luxury goods industry as a whole will generate sales of around €1.4 trillion in 2022, up 21% year-on-year. is expected to achieve
especially personal luxuries The industry expects 2022 revenues to grow by 22% compared to 2021 to €353 billion.
“These are incredible results and an all-time record,” said Lunelli. “And the growth trend is long-term.”
“We experienced challenges we never expected. We witnessed a very strong bond between our members and a growing interest in the very active Altagamma. Exchange information in a context that is difficult to read. It is a place that makes Altagamma even more relevant.A difficult time has strengthened the unity of the members of Altagamma and created more opportunities for collaboration.”
Lunelli said there is more inter-relationship between members and departments. For example, he named Dolce & Gabbana and its CEO as new board members, reflecting the trend for luxury brands to operate “in a variety of industries, from fashion to home to food and beverage.”
Lunelli sees opportunities in potential new partnerships that lead to “new energies”.
On sustainability, he said, “It’s especially important to pay attention to the environment and people at a time when social inequalities are growing.”
Sustainability led to the creation of the Artagamma Charter of Values, which he observed was issued on the occasion of the Foundation’s 30th anniversary in May 2022 and presented to Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Pope Francis.
Asked about another important goal, Lunelli said he would like to hold a meeting in Italy with Altagamma’s international partner Webb. We want to become more and more international. ”
He cited a recent project in which 75 Altagamma brands united for a mini WeChat program and “work together to tell their stories and values. It’s been very successful,” Lunelli said. advertised.
The establishment of two new Altagamma clubs in Shanghai and New York enables member company managers to network with institutions and international partners. Lunelli hopes to expand these clubs to other countries, from Japan to the United Arab Emirates.
Since January, Lunelli has also been president of the European Council for Culture and Creation (ECCIA), which brings together European luxury associations (Artagamma, France’s Colbert Commission, Spain’s Circolo Fortuny, Sweden’s Gustav III Commission, Portugal’s in addition to Laurel). ; Meisterkreis of Germany, he Walpole of England). “In the context of Europe, working with other associations is fundamental,” said Lunelli, noting that luxury goods account for 10% of the European Union’s exports.
The role of Vice-President will be filled by Claudio Luti, former Vice-President and 25-year veteran of the Foundation, CEO and President of the Cartel.
The Vice Chairman’s team confirmed the approval of Sabina Belli (CEO of Pomellato) for jewelry. Carlo Capasa for Fashion (President of the Italian Fashion Chamber). Claudio Domenicali (CEO of Ducati Motor Holding) Aldo Melpignano (Managing his Director of San Domenico Hotels) was in charge of hospitality and Giovanna Vitelli (Vice President of Azimut | Benetti Group) was in charge of yacht building.
New appointments include Bob Kunze Konsewitz, CEO of Gruppo Campari, former Board member and current Vice-President of Food, and former Vice-President of International Affairs, now Vice-President of Design. Including one Dario Rinero, CEO of Lifestyle Design.
The following have been confirmed as members of the Board of Directors: Marco Bizzarri (Chairman and CEO of Gucci); Serge Brunschwig (Chairman and CEO of Fendi); Carlotta de Bevilacqua (Chairman and CEO of Artemide); Roberto Gavazzi (CEO of Boffi | DePadova); ‘Andana CEO); Maria Polo (Head of Marketing and Communications, President of Polo and Salone del Mobile); Giovanni Tamburi (President and CEO of Tamburi Investment Partners); Stefan Winkelmann (Chairman and Chairman of Automobili Lamborghini) CEO); Maurizio Zanella (President, Ca del Bosco) and Paolo Zegna (Board of Directors of Zegna), former Vice President of the Foundation.
Stefania Lazzaroni will continue in her role as General Manager of Altagamma.