LVMH names former L'Oréal Brand President as CEO of Acqua di Parma

Luxury group LVMH has appointed Giulio Bergamaschi as the new CEO of Acqua di Parma, effective immediately.

Bergamaschi succeeds Laura Burdese, who led the company from 2016 until the end of 2021, before joining Bulgari earlier this year as Global Vice President of Marketing & Communications. In the new role, Bergamaschi will report to Stéphanie Medioni, Executive President of LVMH Beauty, who has been supervising Acqua di Parma in between appointments.

Giulio Bergamaschi, new CEO of Acqua di Parma

Bergamaschi joins Acqua di Parma from Loro Piana, where he served as Strategic Missions Director at the LVMH-owned company. Prior to this, he held various positions of increasing responsibility at L'Oréal from 2004 until 2022. His most recent role at the beauty company was Global Brand President of Biotherm.

Commenting on the appointment, Stéphanie Medioni said: "Giulio is a seasoned and passionate beauty industry professional and leader. His international market insight and category knowledge are key assets for Acqua di Parma and our division. Giulio will further elevate the company's uniqueness and position as a global promoter of Italian lifestyle and craftsmanship."

Earlier this month, LVMH named Stéphane Rinderknech as Chairman and CEO of its Perfumes & Cosmetics division. In this role, Rinderknech oversees the group's beauty businesses, which includes Parfums Christian Dior, Guerlain, Maison Francis Kurkdjian, Fenty Beauty and 11 other brands.