Italian eyewear company Marcolin announced on Monday the appointment of Marco D’Acunzo to the role of CEO of North America, effective January 8.
Marco D’Acunzo – Courtesy
In his new role, D’Acunzo will directly report to Marcolin CEO and general manager, Fabrizio Curci, and will oversee the group’s North American market. He will be tasked with sustaining the consolidation of a strategic region for Marcolin, while launching new licensed brands in 2025 including Christian Louboutin, Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister. A senior executive with more than 15 years of experience with premium brands in the automotive, sport and hospitality industries, D’Acunzo brings extensive knowledge in sales, marketing and business strategy to Marcolin.
Prior to Marcolin, the executive spent 11 years at Piaggio Group, where he most recent served as CEO of U.S., Canada and LATAM. Before that, he served as a marketing manager at Pirelli, and held junior roles Salona, and A&V Communication.
In its most recent trading update, Marcolin in November reported a marked improvement in its profit margin in the first nine months of 2024, despite a 3.2% slump in sales at current exchange rates (and a 2.8% one at constant rates), down to €408 million.
EMEA and the Americas were again the group’s main markets, generating revenue of €202 million (up 3.6% in like-for-like terms) and €151 million (down 6.4% in like-for-like terms), respectively.
In the first nine months of 2024, Marcolin renewed licencing deals with Zegna, GCDS, Max & Co. and Skechers, and has inked new exclusive deals for the eyewear lines of Christian Louboutin, K-Way and Abercrombie & Fitch.
