Riccardo Bellini Appointed CEO of Valentino



Professor Ivan Allegranti is a seasoned freelance journalist and academic…
Riccardo Bellini has been named CEO of Valentino, effective September 1, succeeding Jacopo Venturini. Formerly CEO of Maison Margiela and Chloé, Bellini joins from Mayhoola to drive Valentino’s next chapter alongside creative director Alessandro Michele. Chairman Rachid Mohamed Rachid highlighted Bellini’s strategic acumen and leadership as key to amplifying the maison’s unique identity.
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Professor Ivan Allegranti is a seasoned freelance journalist and academic based in Italy, with a strong foundation in law and a teaching role in Bratislava. His journey into the world of fashion began in an unlikely place, as an apprentice in a tailor’s shop. Quickly realising that his strengths lay not in the precision of the needle but in the art of storytelling, he turned his focus to chronicling the brands, artists, and visionaries who define the luxury industry. Today, he combines his legal expertise, academic insight, and narrative flair to bring depth and perspective into GAZETTA. @ivanallegranti