
Lelio Gavazza has been named as the new CEO of the Tom Ford Fashion brand by Zegna Group, the brand’s licensee. With effect from September 18, 2023, Gavazza will bring Tom Ford more than 20 years of experience in premium distribution across the globe.
From LVMH, where he presently holds the position of Executive Vice President, Sales & Retail at Bulgari, he will be joining the business.
Gavazza will oversee all aspects of the business as CEO of Tom Ford Fashion, including collection development, merchandising, production, retail, and wholesale distribution.
He said, “I am honoured to join Zegna Group as its CEO of Tom Ford Fashion and look forward to working with Ermenegildo Zegna and partnering with Guillaume Jesel to continue to foster the growth of Tom Ford at the pinnacle of luxury fashion.”