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Gucci is naming Giovanni Perosino senior vice president marketing. The appointment is effective Dec. 15.

Perosino joins Gucci from Maserati, where he has been global chief marketing officer. He has more than 25 years of experience in brand strategy, marketing and communications and has held throughout his career senior leadership roles at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Audi, Lamborghini and ITA Airways.

Perosino will report to the newly appointed chief client, marketing and commercial officer Dario Gargiulo, and will lead Gucci’s global marketing and communications teams.

As reported, Gianluca De Ficchy was named Gucci’s chief financial officer, reporting to Francesca Bellettini, president and chief executi

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