Kering
Kering is a French multinational luxury goods holding company that owns several prestigious brands, including Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Bottega Veneta. The company operates globally across the luxury fashion, leather goods, and jewelry sectors, with its corporate headquarters located in Paris.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
France
HQ City
Paris
Founded
1955
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Euronext Paris
Tax Domicile
FR
Ultimate Parent
Artémis
Data Hosting
FR
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
High
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
Responsible Jewellery Council, Carbon Disclosure Project
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1963
Company founded
François Pinault founded the company originally as Ets Pinault.
2013
Rebranding to Kering
The company changed its name from PPR to Kering to reflect its focus on luxury goods.
2019
Tax settlement
Kering reached a 1.25 billion euro settlement with Italian authorities regarding tax disputes.