Kering

Kering is a French multinational holding company based in Paris, specializing in luxury goods and managing a portfolio of iconic brands across fashion, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear, and beauty. The publicly traded company oversees design, production, and global distribution for its Houses, operating 1,719 stores worldwide. In 2025, Kering reported revenue of €14.67 billion and employed 43,731 individuals globally. Its prominent brands include Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Alexander McQueen, and Boucheron. The group is led by CEO and Chairman François-Henri Pinault, with its parent holding being Groupe Artémis, having evolved from a timber trading business into a pure luxury player by 2018. Kering was founded in 1962 by François Pinault. Its business model centers on publicly traded company generating revenue through sales of luxury products via owned brands and 1,719 stores worldwide.