Appointment
Kering Appoints New CEOs For Pomellato and DoDo
Charlotte Fournet To Lead Pomellato, While Krizia Cucurachi Takes Charge Of DoDo From 15 September 2026
Kering has appointed Charlotte Fournet as CEO of Pomellato and Krizia Cucurachi as CEO of DoDo, effective 15 September 2026. Both executives will be based in Milan and report to Jean-Marc Duplaix, Kering Group COO and CEO of Kering Jewelry.
The appointments are part of Kering Jewelry’s strategy to unlock the growth potential of its jewellery maisons while preserving their distinctive brand identities.
Charlotte Fournet to lead Pomellato
At Pomellato, Fournet will spearhead the brand’s next phase of growth, with a focus on strengthening its Milanese identity, improving store productivity and selectively expanding distribution.
She brings over 14 years of experience in luxury merchandising and product strategy. Fournet joined Saint Laurent in 2014, moved to Gucci in 2019, and joined Bottega Veneta in 2020. Most recently, she served as Collection Merchandising Director at Bottega Veneta, overseeing merchandising across jewellery, accessories, leather goods and ready-to-wear.
Krizia Cucurachi to head DoDo
Cucurachi will lead DoDo’s strategic development, focusing on gifting jewellery, client engagement and international growth, particularly in Italy and selected global markets.
She joined DoDo in 2024 as Global Product and Brand Director, where she oversaw product, brand image, communications, events, visual merchandising and media.
Prior to DoDo, Cucurachi spent more than a decade at Swarovski in senior leadership roles and previously held marketing positions at L’Oréal and Lindt & Sprüngli. She brings more than 16 years of international experience spanning the jewellery and consumer sectors.
The leadership appointments mark a new phase for Pomellato and DoDo, as Kering Jewelry seeks to combine brand heritage with targeted growth and stronger global engagement.
Appointment
Mehul Shah Elected President World Federation Of Diamond Bourses (WFDB)
Bharat Diamond Bourse Leader Takes The Helm Of The Global Diamond Federation, Marking A Significant Milestone For India’s Natural Diamond Industry.
Mehul Shah, Vice President of Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB), has been elected President of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB). The election took place on Monday, July 12, during the ongoing World Diamond Congress which is currently underway in Singapore. Leaders of the 20 global diamond bourses attending the Congress voted to elect the new office bearers.
Luigi Cosma, President of Borsa Diamanti d’Italia, was elected Vice President of WFDB and Molefi Letsiki, Chairman of the Diamond Dealers Club of South Africa, was elected Treasurer General of WFDB. They have supported his vision for the Federation.
The election of Mehul Shah is an important milestone for the Indian diamond industry and opens a new chapter for the country to play a key role in taking the global diamond industry forward.
Thanking the delegates and Presidents of global diamond bourses, Mehul Shah said:

“I am humbled by this appointment and proud to have represented India and Bharat Diamond Bourse on an international stage. This new responsibility given to me is rooted in my journey of four decades of commitment to the natural diamond industry. He also added, “As the delegates to the Congress deliberate over the way forward in a challenging global market, I am confident that the discussions in Singapore will lead to meaningful outcomes. The new leadership team at WFDB is committed to taking forward the vision of the Congress and building a stronger future for the industry.”
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