The Ermenegildo Zegna Group is shaping its future with a new leadership structure. The Italian company, founded in 1910 in Trivero (in the province of Biella), announced a new leadership structure for the company as a whole and for the Zegna brand on Monday, November 24. The appointments will take effect on January 1, 2026 and the changes follow a thorough succession planning process led by the Board of Directors.

Ermenegildo “Gildo” Zegna, currently the group’s chairman and CEO, will assume the role of executive chairman, the company said in a statement. In this capacity, he will focus on safeguarding the legacy and integrity of the company’s three brands (Zegna, Thom Browne, and Tom Ford Fashion), while continuing to promote long-term value creation. He will also maintain oversight of the group’s Textile Division, the Office of the General Counsel (including the Internal Audit department), and the External Relations department, which encompasses Sustainability, Investor Relations, and Corporate Communications.

Gianluca Tagliabue, currently the group’s chief financial officer and chief operating officer, will become CEO of the entire Ermenegildo Zegna Group, subject to shareholder approval. Working closely with the executive chairman, Gianluca Tagliabue will be responsible for defining and implementing the company’s long-term strategy, improving business performance across all of its brands, and strengthening the integration of corporate functions. He will also oversee operations. The CEOs of the group’s brands will report to him.

Gian Franco Santhià, currently Group control and chief accounting officer, will be appointed CFO of the group, reporting to CEO Tagliabue.

Edoardo and Angelo Zegna, members of the fourth generation of the Zegna family, will be appointed Co-CEOs of the Zegna brand, succeeding Gildo Zegna, who held this position for more than 20 years. Edoardo Zegna, currently Zegna’s chief marketing and digital officer and the group’s chief sustainability officer, will lead all aspects of brand strategy, from image to communications and, together with Zegna artistic director Alessandro Sartori, the design of the collections and stores.

Angelo Zegna, currently Zegna’s EMEA CEO and global client strategy director, will oversee product development, merchandising, and commercial strategy, driving performance across markets and channels.

“One of the most important responsibilities of a leader is to look ahead, prepare for the future and empower the next generation of leadership,” said Gildo Zegna, chairman and CEO of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group, in the statement. “This belief has always been deeply rooted in our family values and is the driving force behind today’s announcement. Together with the Board of Directors, I have asked Gianluca Tagliabue to take on the role of Group CEO. Over the past ten years, Gianluca has been a central figure, and together we have navigated fundamental transformations. The Ermenegildo Zegna Group is a custodian of authenticity. Gianluca embodies this philosophy and, in his leadership role, will support the CEOs of our brands in pursuing the group’s mission.”

“Edoardo and Angelo,” Gildo Zegna continued, “have complementary skills and a clear long-term vision, making them the best team to lead the Zegna brand. Together, they will not only carry on the 100-year legacy of the Zegna brand, but will further strengthen it. As executive chairman, I will stand alongside our new leadership team […]. I will also continue to oversee the group’s textile platform- where it all began.”

The Ermenegildo Zegna Group, with its leading position in the high-end menswear sector, employs more than 7,100 people and reported revenues of €1.95 billion in 2024.