Kering S.A. is a French luxury goods conglomerate founded in 1963 by Francois Pinault as a timber trading company. The company evolved through successive transformations, entering luxury goods through the acquisition of Gucci Group in 1999 and subsequently divesting its non-luxury holdings to focus exclusively on the luxury and lifestyle sectors. Kering is publicly listed on the Euronext Paris stock exchange, with the Pinault family maintaining controlling interest through Artemis, their investment holding company. Francois-Henri Pinault serves as chairman and chief executive officer. Kering's luxury portfolio is anchored by Gucci, its largest brand by revenue, alongside Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, and Boucheron. The group's eyewear division, Kering Eyewear, produces luxury eyewear for both its own brands and licensed partners. In 2023, Kering acquired Creed, the historic fragrance house, significantly expanding its presence in the luxury beauty and fragrance segment. Kering reported consolidated revenues of approximately 19.6 billion euros in 2023. The conglomerate employs over 49,000 people globally and operates thousands of retail locations. Kering has distinguished itself in the luxury industry through its commitment to sustainability, publishing annual environmental profit and loss reports and setting measurable targets for reducing the environmental impact of its operations and supply chains. The company's corporate headquarters is located in Paris, with significant operational presences in Italy, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
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