Valérie Duport, chief communications and image officer at Kering, is leaving the French luxury group effective March 8, WWD has learned.
She arrived as Kering sharpened its focus as a pure luxury and fashion player, and took up residence at the old Laennec hospital, a tranquil complex of 17th-century stone buildings arranged in cross formations and located on the Rue de Sèvres in Paris.
Last year saw Duport overseeing two big milestones: the 10th anniversary of Kering and 60 years of the group’s founding. François Pinault and his son François-Henri Pinault hosted a lavish dinner, and are the key protagonists in “Kering: Of Granite and Dreams,” a Flammarion book that details the company’s history.
A discreet, upbeat executive who prized elegance and culture in communications and events, Duport was charged with developing and safeguarding Kering’s visibility and reputation. She also helped guide communications strategies at Kering’s brands, which include Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Alexander McQueen and Pomellato.
Duport began her career in 1988 in the press department of Chanel’s fragrances and beauty division in Paris. In 1994, she joined the communications department of its watches and fine jewelry division, which she managed from 1997. In 2008, she was appointed international director of press services and external relations at Chanel.. We use vendors that may also process your information to help provide our services. // This site is protected by reCAPTCHA Enterprise and the Google.
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