Marco Gobbetti is the CEO of Burberry (BRBY). Gobbetti is based in the United Kingdom. Gobbetti was born in 1958 in Vicenza and educated at American University and Thunderbird School of Global Management.
Marco Gobbetti is an Italian businessman, and the CEO of Salvatore Ferragamo. Before this, he succeeded Christopher Bailey in July 2017 as CEO of Burberry. Starting his career in management at luxury companies such as Bottega Veneta, Valextra, and Moschino, and became CEO of Givenchy in 2004 and was the chairman and the CEO of Céline.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Marco Gobbetti's departure from Salvatore Ferragamo in early 2025, following a tenure in which Gobbetti is noted as having transformed both Ferragamo and previously Burberry. The headlines reflect Gobbetti's significant leadership moves in luxury fashion, including a notable 2021 transition from Burberry to Ferragamo that garnered substantial industry attention at the time.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- October 7, 1958 · Vicenza
- Citizenship
- Italy
- Education
- American University, Thunderbird School of Global Management, University of Washington
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Marco Gobbetti: FAQ
- What company does Marco Gobbetti lead?
- Marco Gobbetti is CEO of Burberry.
- Where was Marco Gobbetti educated?
- Marco Gobbetti studied at American University, Thunderbird School of Global Management, University of Washington.