Bottega Veneta Faces Transition as CEO Moves to Moncler
Bartolomeo “Leo” Rongone will officially step down from his role at the Kering-owend brand on March 31, 2026, after six years of tenure.
Summary
- Bartolomeo “Leo” Rongone exits Bottega Veneta to become Moncler’s CEO, effective starting April 1, 2026
- Moncler gains seasoned leadership as Ruffini shifts focus to creative vision and brand strategy
- Bottega Veneta seeks new CEO, continuing its “quiet luxury” momentum amid industry slowdown
Bartolomeo “Leo” Rongone, CEO of Bottega Veneta, will step down on March 31, 2026, to assume the role of CEO at Moncler beginning April 1, 2026. This transition comes after Rongone’s six-year tenure at Kering-owned Bottega Veneta, where he was credited with steering the brand through a period of immense creative transformation and commercial growth. Ruffini, who acquired Moncler in 2003 and turned it into a global powerhouse, noted that poising Rongone for the role is a “forward-looking decision” intended to strengthen the group’s corporate structure and prepare for an eventual generational succession.
For Moncler, the appointment of a seasoned executive like Rongone signals a move to professionalize its management further as it looks beyond its core high-end outerwear into a broader “new phase of development.” With Rongone overseeing operations, Ruffini will maintain his focus on the brand’s creative direction and strategic vision, likely ensuring that Moncler continues to balance its technical heritage with its high-fashion “Genius” collaborations.
Meanwhile, Bottega Veneta faces a pivotal moment of transition under its parent company, Kering. While the search for Rongone’s successor is already underway, the brand is expected to maintain its momentum by leaning into its “quiet luxury” appeal and artisanal leather heritage. Both brands are navigating an industry-wide slowdown, and this leadership shuffle suggests a strategic pivot toward operational agility and long-term brand stability.
