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Kering postpones call option for Valentino

French luxury group Kering and Qatari investment firm Mayhoola have revised their agreement regarding the ownership structure of Italian fashion house Valentino. Both parties announced on Wednesday that Valentino's ownership structure will remain unchanged until at least 2028. Mayhoola currently holds 70 percent of Valentino's shares. Kering...

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Former Chloé CEO Bellini moves to Valentino owner

Riccardo Bellini has reportedly assumed the role of managing director at Mayhoola for Investments LLC, the Qatar-based investment firm whose portfolio includes fashion houses such as Valentino and Balmain. Bellini took up the position at the beginning of the year, reported trade publication WWD. The former Chloé CEO reports directly to Mayhoola...

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Valentino reorganises business divisions and appoints new executives

Valentino, the Italian luxury fashion house, said on Monday it reshuffled its operational structure. Valentino, which is owned by Qatari group Mayhoola for Investments, said it created two separate units to separately manage its business operations and control divisions. Two new roles were created in the re-organisation, appointing Alberto...

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Valentino appoints CEO for Japan and Korea

Valentino has appointed a new chief executive officer for its Japan and Korea markets. Tokyo-based Masumi Shinohara will report to the company’s chief commercial officer Marco Giacometti, and will be tasked with growing the brand in two of its key Asian territories. Shinohara is an industry stalwart, having previously been a director at...

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Valentino’s owner buys Balmain for 485 million euros

Mayhoola, the Qatar’s sovereign fun has just acquired the French fashion house Balmain, The group already own Italian luxury powerhouse Valentino. “After completing this transaction Mayhoola for Investments will hold 100 percent of Balmain’s capital,” said the merger and acquisitions company Bucephale Finance, reported Reuters. As published by ‘...