Henri Pinault, Gucci Chairman, Visits Korea... Meeting with Department Store Leaders

by Lim Chunhan

Published 15 Apr.2022 14:47(KST)

Lotte Department Store Gwangju Branch Gucci Store.

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Chun-han] Henri Pinault, chairman of Kering Group, the parent company of the French luxury brand Gucci, visited Korea and met with representatives of domestic department stores.

According to the distribution industry on the 15th, Chairman Pinault held a meeting with Chung Ji-sun, chairman of Hyundai Department Store, on the 13th to discuss business plans. Afterwards, he met with Son Young-sik, CEO of Shinsegae, and Jung Joon-ho, CEO of Lotte Department Store. The next day, he had a meeting with Kim Eun-soo, CEO of Galleria Department Store.

It is reported that Chairman Kering visited Korea to discuss business issues and future partnerships in line with the reopening (resumption of economic activities). Kering Group owns about 20 luxury brands, including Gucci and Balenciaga.