Kering announces the appointment of Thierry Marty as President of Kering North & South-East Asia Pacific, which includes Japan, Korea, South-East Asia, Australia and New Zealand, effective from October 1st, 2021.
This newly created position will reinforce Kering’s corporate team in APAC, supporting the long-term development of its Houses in the region.
Jean-François Palus, Group Managing Director of Kering, said: “We are delighted to welcome Thierry Marty to reinforce Kering’s presence in North and South-East Asia Pacific. Having lived more than 20 years in Asia, he brings extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of the luxury industry in these markets. We are convinced that he will add an important contribution to the implementation of our strategy in North and South-East Asia Pacific.”
Thierry Marty will be based in Seoul and will report to Jean-François Palus.
Kering’s organization in Greater China remains unchanged, with Jinqing Cai, President of Kering Greater China, leading the local corporate teams.