Gianfranco Gianangeli

Gianfranco Gianangeli began his career at Bottega Veneta in 2006. He held different roles in Merchandising, leading to Merchandising Director of Men's categories and then becoming General Merchandising Manager in Japan. In 2011, he was appointed Associate International Director at Prada, before joining Givenchy in 2013 as Global Retail Director. In 2017 he joined his namesake knitwear manufacturing company, Gianangeli Srl, in Italy, as Owner and CEO. In 2020 he was appointed CEO of Maison Margiela, before joining Saint Laurent in September 2023 as Chief Commercial Officer. 

In January 2025, he was appointed CEO of Balenciaga, opening a new chapter in the House’s continuous dialogue between innovation and heritage, while further reinforcing its global influence.