Kering appoints Romain Spitzer Bottega Veneta CEO
Analysis based on 16 articles · First reported Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026
The appointment signals Kering's commitment to revitalizing Kering — Bottega Veneta under experienced leadership, potentially boosting investor confidence in the brand's growth prospects. The move also highlights talent poaching between luxury conglomerates, with LVMH losing a key executive.
Kering announced the appointment of Romain Spitzer as Chief Executive Officer of Kering — Bottega Veneta, effective September 1, 2026. Spitzer, previously President and CEO of Fragrance Group LVMH Beauty, succeeds Bartolomeo Rongone, who left in March to join Moncler. Reporting to Kering CEO Luca de Meo, Spitzer will be based in Milan and join the Group's Executive Committee. He brings over thirty years of luxury industry experience, having held leadership roles at LVMH — Guerlain, Jean Paul Gaultier, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, LVMH — Givenchy, Kenzo, LVMH — Maison Francis Kurkdjian, LVMH — Acqua di Parma, Loewe, and LVMH — Officine Universelle Buly. Spitzer is tasked with enhancing Kering — Bottega Veneta's desirability, deepening client connections, and driving retail excellence as part of Kering's turnaround efforts under de Meo, which include doubling non-leather goods business with creative director Louise Trotter.
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