Andrea Guerra (businessman)
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| Born | Andrea Guerra May 25, 1965 |
| Education | Sapienza University of Rome (1989) |
| Occupation(s) | CEO of Prada Former CEO of Luxottica and Eataly |
| Years active | 1994–present |
Andrea Guerra (born 26 May 1965) is an Italian businessman who presently is the CEO of Prada, a position he has held since 2023.
Guerra was formerly CEO of Luxottica from July 2004 to August 2014.[1] Before that, he worked for ten years in Merloni Elettrodomestici, now Indesit, rising to managing director. From October 2016 to 2020, he was executive chairman of Eataly, and from 2020 to 2022 led LVMH's hospitality division.
Biography
[edit]Guerra was born in Milan. He attended St. George's British International School before graduating with a degree in Business from Sapienza University of Rome in 1989.[2]
Guerra began his professional activity with Marriott Italia, where he rose to the office of marketing manager.[3] In 1994 he joined Merloni Elettrodomestici, where for six years he held responsible jobs in sales, production and central services.
In 2000 he was appointed group's CEO,[4] replacing outgoing manager Francesco Caio which was at the end of his mandate.
Under his guidance, Merloni Elettrodomestici increased sales each year and closed 2003 with €3,008 million, 21% more than the previous year.[5] In 2004 Andrea Guerra left this position to join Luxottica,[6] and his place at Merloni Elettrodomestici was taken over by general manager Marco Milani.[7] In addition to official recognition from Merloni Elettrodomestici for the results achieved during his tenure,[8] Andrea Guerra was included in the 2004 Financial Times list of "25 business stars".
Guerra joined Luxottica in 2004 as CEO, in place of Roberto Chemello, who had held that position since 1985.[9] Under Guerra's stewardship, the value of Luxottica's share price rose from €14 in 2003[10] to €40 in 2014, and company sales almost tripled, from €2.8 billion in 2003 to over €7 billion in 2013.[11] Andrea Guerra maintained his position until 1 September 2014,[12] when Leonardo del Vecchio, Luxottica's founder and chairman announced his departure at the end of the board of directors term.[13]
In the February 2014, when Matteo Renzi's government was being formed, some Italian media suggested his possible involvement in the government team,[14] this possibility denied by Guerra himself.[15]
In September 2015, he was named executive chairman of the food retail company Eataly.[16] From 2020[17] to 2022, he led LVMH's hospitality division as well as played a role in the development of Theilos, LVMH's eyewear division.[18][19]
In Spring 2023, Guerra was appointed as the CEO of Italian luxury house Prada, a decision first confirmed by Prada in December 2022 after speculation. One of Guerra's first moves as CEO was to dual list Prada's stock on not only the Hong Kong Stock Exchange but also a European stock exchange. Guerra's tenure is expected to assist with the transition of a new generation of leadership for Prada.[20][21]
Other positions
[edit]- Member of the committee of Italian Strategic Fund (Fondo Strategico Italiano S.p.A.)[22]
- Former member of the board of Amplifon S.p.A.[23]
- Shareholder of online newspaper Linkiesta.[24]
- Member of the boards of directors of Bocconi University and Save the Children Italia Onlus.[25]
- Over the years he has held the position of director on the boards of Parmalat S.p.A., Banca Nazionale del Lavoro[26] and Dea Capital S.p.A.[27]
Awards
[edit]- 2014: Named second-best CEO in Italy by Thomson Reuters[28]
References
[edit]- ^ Sanderson, Rachel (1 September 2014). "Andrea Guerra leaves Luxottica with €45m package". Financial Times. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
- ^ FORBES (6 December 2022). "Quién es Andrea Guerra, el empresario italiano que será el nuevo CEO de Prada". Forbes España (in Spanish). Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ^ "Andrea Guerra profile on Forbes". forbes.com. Archived from the original on 11 October 2012. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
- ^ "Indesit press release: Andrea Guerra appointed new Chief Executive Officer". indesitcompany.com. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
- ^ "Indesit Annual report 2003" (PDF). indesitcompany.com. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
- ^ "Prenewswire: Leonardo Del Vecchio to Recommend Appointment of Andrea Guerra as New Chief Executive Officer of Luxottica Group". prnewswire.com. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
- ^ "Indesit Company - Marco Milani appointed new CEO at Merloni Elettrodomestici". www.indesitcompany.com. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
- ^ "Design News". Design News. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
- ^ "Terms of Service Violation". investing.businessweek.com. Archived from the original on 17 November 2014. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
- ^ "Luxottica Financial Report 2013" (PDF). luxottica.com. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
- ^ "Luxottica Annual Report 2013" (PDF). luxottica.com. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
- ^ "Terms of Service Violation". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
- ^ "Reuters: Luxottica announces the implementation of a new governance structure based on a co-CEO model". Reuters. Archived from the original on 14 August 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
- ^ Dinmore, Guy (16 February 2014). "Matteo Renzi set for mandate to lead Italy's next government". Financial Times. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
- ^ McKenna, Josephine (16 February 2014). "Matteo Renzi still struggling to form Italian government". Retrieved 14 September 2018 – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
- ^ "Andrea Guerra takes role at Italian food retailer Eataly". Financial Times. 28 September 2015. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
- ^ Singh, Prachi (3 February 2020). "Andrea Guerra named CEO of LVMH hospitality excellence". FashionUnited. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
- ^ "Former Luxottica CEO Guerra to leave LVMH, keep advisory role". Reuters. 28 April 2022. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
- ^ US, FashionNetwork com. "LVMH: Italian executive Andrea Guerra quits". FashionNetwork.com. Retrieved 28 September 2023.
- ^ Zargani, Luisa (26 January 2023). "Andrea Guerra Kicks Off New Prada Group Phase". WWD. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ^ "Prada hires former Luxottica chief Andrea Guerra as new CEO". Reuters. 6 December 2022. Retrieved 6 July 2023.
- ^ "Andrea Guerra Biography on FSI website". fondostrategico.it. Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
- ^ Amplifon website – Members of the Board of Directors Archived 29 November 2014 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Linkiesta website: shareholders list Archived 20 December 2014 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Chi siamo - Save the Children Italia". savethechildren.it. 18 September 2015. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
- ^ "BNL – Members of the Board of Directors" (PDF). bnl.it. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
- ^ Andrea Guerra biography on DeaCapital’s website Archived 12 September 2014 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Thomson Reuters Extel Ranking" (PDF). ilsole24ore.com. Retrieved 14 September 2018.
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