Paris-based Kering Group has appointed Raffaella Cornaggia as the CEO of its newly-formed Kering Beauté division. Cornaggia will be reporting to Jean-François Palus, Kering's Group Managing Director, and will join the Group's Executive Committee. Her role will involve developing beauty expertise for Bottega Veneta, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Pomellato and Qeelin.

With over 25 years of experience in the beauty industry, Cornaggia has worked in various roles at L'Oréal, Chanel Parfums Beauté, Estée Lauder, and MAC Cosmetics. She has a proven track record of developing beauty brands on a global scale, which is why Kering sees her as the ideal candidate to lead the Kering Beauté division.

The creation of Kering Beauté will enable the Group to support its brands in developing the beauty category, which aligns with the Group's strategy and market positioning. The aim is to create value for the Group and its brands, leveraging the unique identity of each brand.

Kering is a luxury group that manages the development of several renowned houses in fashion, leather goods, and jewelry, including Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Alexander McQueen, and Pomellato. The Group places creativity at the heart of its strategy, empowering its houses to set new limits in creative expression while ensuring sustainable and responsible luxury.