Laurent Claquin Appointed Kering Chief Brand Officer

Gucci and Saint Laurent owner Kering has named Laurent Claquin to the newly created role of group chief brand officer. Claquin, who has served as president of Kering Americas since 2012, will oversee the French luxury group’s communications strategy from Paris starting July 1.

His appointment comes following the departure of chief communications and image officer Valérie Duport in March.

Claquin will report to Jean-Marc Duplaix, who was…