Dolce & Gabbana Appoints Stefano Cantino as Co-CEO

Italian luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana announced on Monday the appointment of Stefano Cantino, former chief executive of Gucci, as co-chief executive officer, effective immediately. Cantino will work alongside Alfonso Dolce, who serves as both chairman and chief executive officer. The move comes amid organizational changes at the Milan-based company, following the resignation of co-founder Stefano Gabbana from his role as chairman effective January 1.

Gabbana, 63, notified the company of his decision in December and has stepped down from management positions across several group entities, according to filings with the local chamber of commerce. He retains his creative responsibilities and will continue to direct collections alongside co-founder Domenico Dolce, with whom he established the brand in 1985. Alfonso Dolce, brother of Domenico Dolce, assumed the chairmanship earlier this year.

The appointment of Cantino aligns with Dolce & Gabbana's strategy to evolve from a fashion brand into a broader lifestyle company, a company statement said. "I am delighted to have Stefano Cantino by my side in this new phase of growth and development of Dolce & Gabbana," Alfonso Dolce...