Kering’s Gucci yesterday appointed Stefano Cantino as Deputy CEO, effective May 2. In this newly established role, Cantino will report to brand President and CEO Jean-François Palus. Collaborating with Palus and Kering’s Deputy CEO for Brand Development, Francesca Bellettini, Cantino will devise and execute brand strategies. With over 20 years of experience in the luxury industry, Cantino has held retail, communications, and marketing positions at various global brands. Cantino joined Prada in the late 1990s as marketing director and later led the brand'’s communications and external relations departments. Since 2014, he has served as Strategic Marketing Director for Miu Miu, Prada, Car Shoe, and Church’s. In 2018, he joined Louis Vuitton as Senior Vice President of Communications and Brand Events.