Gucci has a new head of supply chain and industrial operations

Massimo Vian, former Prada COO, is set to take over Gucci's manufacturing operations as head of industrial operations and supply chain, a crucial role for luxury brands.

The manufacturing activities of Gucci are about to be taken over by a new boss. Massimo Vian, the former COO of Prada, has been named to the newly formed position of head of industrial operations and supply chain by the major label of the Kering group, a very vital position, considering the importance of supply chain monitoring for luxury brands.

The 53-year-old Vian, who was born in Italy, will begin his new role in January and will answer directly to Jean-François Palus, the CEO of Gucci. As per the press statement from Gucci, Vian will take on a leadership position in the product development and manufacturing process of leather goods, footwear, ready-to-wear, and jewelry categories. He will also oversee the product allocation process across all sales channels.

His hiring at Gucci comes after it was recently announced that Massimo Rigucci, a 23-year employee of the premium brand, would be leaving in mid-January. Rigucci was most notable for having overseen the industrial operations for jewelry, leather products, and shoes. Leading ArtLab, Gucci's state-of-the-art center for craftsmanship and R&D, which is situated in Scandicci, on the outskirts of Florence, since 2018, is another accomplishment of Rigucci. Its primary concentration is on the design and development of leather products and footwear. Gucci is going through a major makeover. It's seeking to get back into the high end of the luxury market after slowing down in the last two years.