Luca de Meo is the Chief Executive Officer of Kering, where he leads the group’s portfolio of iconic luxury houses, uniting heritage, creativity, and innovation to shape the future of the luxury sector.

With over 30 years of international leadership experience, de Meo has built a career at the intersection of innovation, strategy, and brand transformation. Before joining Kering in 2025, he served as CEO of Renault Group, where he spearheaded the company’s global turnaround and launched the electric vehicle subsidiary Ampere. He also served as President of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and has held senior roles at Audi, Fiat, and Toyota.

In addition to his executive career, de Meo has been a Visiting Professor at SDA Bocconi School of Management since 2010. He holds a degree in Business Administration from Università Bocconi and an MBA from IMD. Known for his “doer and dreamer” leadership philosophy, de Meo is widely recognized as a Top Voice on innovation and transformation in global industry and luxury.