Valentino has announced the departure of chief executive Jacopo Venturini, ending a five-year tenure that spanned the pandemic, a global retail expansion and a major creative overhaul.
In a brief statement Thursday, the Rome-based couture house said it had “reached a mutual agreement” to terminate Venturini’s employment and board roles, effective Wednesday, as he “has decided to take a break for personal reasons.” In June, Venturini was reported to have gone on sick leave.
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