Marco Gobbetti is the CEO of Burberry. 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.
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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In the News
12 stories- Fashion United·
Marco Gobbetti: Who is the manager that transformed Burberry and Ferragamo?
- Reuters·
Italy's Ferragamo parts ways with former Burberry chief Gobbetti
- WWD·
Marco Gobbetti on the Velocity of Luxury, and Building Up Burberry
- LUXUO·
Burberry’s CEO To Leave for Salvatore Ferragamo
- World Footwear·
CEO Marco Gobbetti is leaving Burberry by the end of the year
- Vogue·
What Gobbetti’s shock Burberry exit to Ferragamo means
- The Guardian·
Burberry boss Marco Gobbetti to step down after five years at helm
- The New York Times·
Marco Gobbetti, Burberry’s chief executive, quits to join Ferragamo. (Published 2021)
- WSJ·
Burberry’s CEO Exit Points to Talent War, Not Takeovers
- CNN·
Burberry shares tumble after CEO resigns to join rival | CNN Business
- The Business of Fashion·
A Five-Point Plan for Burberry
- Retail Dive·
Burberry CEO Bailey steps down, replaced by Céline chief Gobbetti
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.