Ermenegildo Zegna names Gildo Zegna executive chairman, Gianluca Tagliabue CEO

Ermenegildo Zegna (ZGN) announced a new leadership structure for the Group and ZEGNA brand, effective January 1, 2026. The changes follow a succession planning process carried out thoroughly by the Board of Directors. Ermenegildo “Gildo” Zegna, currently Group Chairman and CEO, will assume the role of Group Executive Chairman. In this capacity, he will focus on safeguarding the legacy and integrity of the Group’s three brands-ZEGNA, Thom Browne, and TOM FORD FASHION-while continuing to drive long-term value creation. He will also retain oversight of the Group’s Textile Division, the Group General Counsel’s office, and the External Relations department, which encompasses Sustainability, Investor Relations, and Corporate Communications. Gianluca Tagliabue, currently Group CFO and COO, will assume the role of Group CEO subject to shareholders’ approval. Working in close partnership with the Group Executive Chairman, Mr. Tagliabue will be responsible for shaping and executing the Group’s long-term strategy, driving business performance across all brands, and further strengthening the integration of the Group’s corporate functions. He will also oversee manufacturing operations. The CEOs of the Group’s brands will report to him. Gian Franco Santhia, currently Group Control & Chief Accounting Officer, will be appointed as Group CFO, reporting to the Group CEO. Edoardo and Angelo Zegna will be appointed Co-CEOs of the ZEGNA brand. They will succeed Gildo Zegna. Edoardo Zegna, currently Chief Marketing and Digital Officer of ZEGNA as well as Group Chief Sustainability Officer, will lead all aspects of brand strategy, from brand image to marketing, and, together with ZEGNA’s Artistic Director Alessandro Sartori, design matters, including store design. Angelo Zegna, currently CEO of ZEGNA’s EMEA region and Global Client Strategy Director, will oversee product development, merchandising, and commercial strategy, driving performance across markets and channels.