Kering S.A. KER.PA

Profile

Sector

Consumer Cyclical

Industry

Luxury Goods

CEO

Luca de Meo

Employees

43731

Country

FR

Kering S.A. is a prominent French luxury group specializing in the end-to-end creation, production, and distribution of high-end apparel and accessories. Its extensive product portfolio encompasses footwear, a diverse range of leather goods (such as handbags, wallets, and purses), eyewear, textile accessories, fine jewelry, and exquisite watches. Additionally, Kering designs and markets ready-to-wear collections for both men and women, alongside a selection of perfumes and cosmetics. The group boasts an impressive roster of world-renowned luxury brands, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Girard-Perregaux, Ulysse Nardin, and its own Kering Eyewear division. Products are distributed globally via a dual retail strategy: a vast network of physical boutiques—totaling 1,565 stores as of December 31, 2021—and robust e-commerce platforms. Its market presence extends across key regions such as Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, North America, and Japan, reflecting a significant international footprint. Originally established in Paris, France, in 1963, the company operated as PPR SA before rebranding to Kering SA in June 2013.