Italian luxury fashion label Zegna recently appointed Edoardo and Angelo Zegna as its co-CEOs. The appointment is effective immediately and represents a significant shift in the company’s leadership structure.
Former CEO Gildo Zegna has transitioned into an executive chairman role in the company. In this new capacity, Gildo Zegna will oversee the management of the three major brands under the company’s umbrella: Zegna, Thom Browne, and Tom Ford Fashion. His responsibilities will also include supervising the textile division, the general counsel’s office, which includes internal audit, as well as the external relations department. The latter encompasses sustainability, investor relations, and corporate communications.
Gildo Zegna expressed his confidence in the new co-CEOs, stating, “Edoardo and Angelo’s complementary strengths and clear vision will make them a highly effective team to lead the Zegna brand. They continue the family legacy and have demonstrated their business leadership in recent years. Together, they will not only carry forward the brand’s timeless heritage but will further strengthen it.”
In his role as co-CEO, Edoardo Zegna, who previously served as the group’s chief marketing and digital officer and group chief sustainability officer, will now lead the brand’s strategy. His responsibilities will include overseeing everything from brand image to marketing, as well as looking after design elements, including store design, alongside artistic director Alessandro Sartori.
Angelo Zegna, the former CEO of Zegna’s Emea region and global client strategy director, will handle product development, merchandising, and commercial strategy as a co-CEO.
Regarding their new roles, the brothers commented, “Our father passed the baton to lead a brand and protect its integrity, values, and long-term vision. As the fourth generation, our role is not to rewrite this story, but to move it forward with clarity, respect, and ambition.”
Zegna, established in 1910 in Trivero, Italy, is celebrated for its high-quality tailoring and textiles. The brand is also recognized for its innovative fabrics, such as the Oasi cashmere and Trofeo wool.
Who are the new co-CEOs of Zegna?
Edoardo and Angelo Zegna have been named as the new co-CEOs of the Italian luxury fashion brand.
What role will Gildo Zegna play in the new leadership structure?
Gildo Zegna will now serve as the executive chairman of the group, overseeing multiple brands and departments including sustainability, investor relations, and corporate communications.
What is Zegna known for?
Established in 1910 in Italy, Zegna is renowned for its premium tailoring and textiles, and for producing innovative fabrics like Oasi cashmere and Trofeo wool.
