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How François-Henri Pinault Unites Profits and Purpose

The chairman of Kering talks to BoF's Imran Amed about the blockbuster successes of Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga, streamlining his portfolio and his belief in ‘generous capitalism.’
François-Henri Pinault is the chairman and chief executive of French luxury goods powerhouse Kering, which owns Gucci, Saint Laurent and Balenciaga | Photo: Karim Sadli
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  • Imran Amed

LONDON, United Kingdom

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