Italian executive Matteo De Rosa has exited LVMH, stepping down as head of the French luxury group’s Métiers d’Art division after nearly three years in the role. De Rosa left the position on 17th October, although news of his departure emerged only recently.
In a statement cited by international business media, LVMH thanked De Rosa “for his contribution to the development and influence of this strategic entity, dedicated to preserving and promoting the exceptional craftsmanship that forms part of the group’s artisanal heritage”.
Ludovic Pauchard, LVMH’s director of industry and craftsmanship and executive chairman of Métiers d’Art, will announce a successor in due course, the company said.
De Rosa joined LVMH after serving as president of Dries Van Noten Belgium. His earlier career included senior roles at Australian luxury retailer Kennedy, where he oversaw the fashion and lifestyle portfolio. At Métiers d’Art, he was responsible for the group’s key material-sourcing operations, with a strong focus on securing supplies of leather, exotic skins and metal components.
Created in 2015 at the initiative of Bernard Arnault, Métiers d’Art brings together a network of specialist workshops, suppliers and artisans to protect and develop traditional craft skills, secure access to high-quality raw materials and support innovation in manufacturing techniques across LVMH’s fashion and leather goods maisons.
