Maison Valentino announced the appointment of Shi Ning as Chief Executive Officer of Greater China, effective April 1. Reporting directly to Laurent Bergamo, Deputy CEO, Shi will oversee all aspects of the region’s operations, leading commercial growth, elevating brand equity, driving organizational development, and ensuring operational excellence. She brings more than 20 years of professional experience in the luxury sector, having held key leadership positions at Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Tory Burch and Chloé. Prior to joining Valentino, Shi served as APAC CEO at Balmain.

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