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Laura Burdese Named CEO of Bulgari
She originally made the shift to Bulgari as Chief Marketing Officer.
Courtesy of Bvlgari
Laura Burdese has been promoted to CEO of Bulgari, reports Vogue. Joining LVMH Group as CEO of Acqua di Parma in 2016, she made the shift to Bulgari in 2022 as its Chief Marketing Officer. Later, she became deputy CEO in July 2024. She will report to Stéphane Bianchi, Managing Director and CEO of LVMH Watches & Jewelry.
Jean-Christophe Babin, most recent CEO of Bulgari, will continue to serve as Chair of the board and CEO of the Bulgari Hotel. He’ll also remain the President of the Bulgari Foundation and CEO of LVMH Watches.
“For the past three years, Laura and Jean-Christophe have worked side by side to sustain and orchestrate the brand elevation of the iconic Roman jewelry maison … The nomination of Laura, while opening a new chapter for Bulgari, is a tribute to her strong contribution and accomplishments,” Bianchi said in a company statement.
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