Updated 1 p.m. ET Jan. 20
MILAN — Bottega Veneta chief executive officer Bartolomeo Rongone, known as Leo, is exiting the brand, effective March 31 and will join Moncler as CEO the following day.
Remo Ruffini, previously chairman and CEO of Moncler, will stay on as executive chairman, maintaining the responsibility for creative direction.
Also, as part of a reorganization of Moncler’s corporate structure, Roberto Eggs will be stepping down from his role as chief business and global market officer effective March 1, while remaining on the board of directors.
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“We made a forward-looking decision that I see as a natural evolution of our corporate organization, also in view of a possible generational succession in the future,” said Ruffini. “Over the years, Moncler has grown by progressively expanding its horizons and today it operates in an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving environment. We therefore decided to strengthen our structure to consolidate what we have built and to best support a new phase of development.”
Ruffini said he “immediately felt a strong alignment of values and vision, to make the organization even stronger, more agile, and ready to seize new opportunities. With Leo by my side, I will continue to lead the strategic vision, ensuring consistency and continuity, confident that his knowledge of the luxury world and customer-centric approach will make a decisive contribution to our future journey.”
Rongone joined Bottega Veneta on Sept. 1, 2019, succeeding Claus-Dietrich Lahrs.
“I would like to thank Leo Rongone for his leadership and for the significant contribution he has made to Bottega Veneta over the past six years,” stated Luca de Meo, CEO of the brand’s parent Kering. “During his tenure, he achieved important milestones with his team and supported the continued development of the House. I wish him every success in his future professional endeavors.”
The appointment of Rongone’s successor will be announced in the near future, stated Kering.
Before joining Bottega Veneta, Rongone was chief operating officer of Saint Laurent in charge of ready-to-wear, leather goods and shoes, as well as global retail operations and client engagement.
He began his career as a market analyst in the luxury sector and joined Fendi in 2001, becoming head of business intelligence before taking on senior roles in the supply chain, merchandise planning and client relationship management.
The executive led Bottega Veneta through several changes as he joined when Daniel Lee was the brand’s creative director. Lee left in November 2021, succeeded by Matthieu Blazy, who exited the brand for Chanel in December 2024. Louise Trotter arrived at Bottega Veneta shortly after and debuted her first collection in September last year.
Rongone embraced the brand’s heritage of handmade craftsmanship, the use of luxurious hides, prioritizing value over volume, further driving its exclusivity by eliminating markdowns, streamlining its wholesale accounts, launching a lifetime warranty on certain iconic bags, and in 2024 introduced a collection of high-end fragrances, among other initiatives.
He spearheaded the move of the company’s offices to Milan’s Palazzo San Fedele. Originally the site of the Manzoni theater, the building, which stands near the Duomo cathedral and the La Scala theater, was built circa 1870 and was restored by Bottega Veneta. The company also restored the beautiful 15th century Palazzo van Axel in Venice, where it holds exhibitions and exclusive events.
As reported, in October, commenting on third-quarter sales, Kering chief operating officer Jean-Marc Duplaix hailed a favorable response to designer debuts at Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga during the spring 2026 runway shows.
“It is with great honor and a deep sense of responsibility that I take on this new role,” said Rongone about joining Moncler. “I will work with commitment and passion alongside Remo and the entire management team to lead the company and its brands towards new achievements, fully respecting the authentic values that have defined their identity and strength over the years.”
Eggs joined Moncler in 2015 and played a key role in strengthening its international presence and reinforcing the brand’s distribution network.
“I would like to thank Roberto for his great contribution over more than 10 years to the development of our Group and to the creation of a solid retail culture, which today relies on a strong and competent team,” said Ruffini. “I am very pleased that Roberto will continue to be part of our board of directors, where his experience and perspective will remain a valuable asset for Moncler.”
Moncler is gearing up to travel to Aspen to unveil its fall 2026 collection on Jan. 31.
“I thank Remo for the trust placed in me over the years, and I am proud to have contributed to the extraordinary journey of this great company,” said Eggs. “My connection with the Group remains very strong, and I am happy to continue following and supporting Moncler as a member of its board of directors.”