Roberto Cavalli appoints CEO

Italian fashion group Roberto Cavalli has announced the appointment of Sergio Azzolari as its new chief executive officer, who will take up the role on 2 April and report to the board of the luxury fashion brand. 

Prior to his appointment, Azzolari was CEO of Dsquared2 since 2017, having held other executive positions at Italian brands Tod’s, Luxottica and Missoni. His experience spans across all aspects of retail, marketing, and product development. 

Roberto Cavalli was acquired by Damac Properties 2019 through its private investment company Vision Investments. 

Since then, Fausto Puglisi took charge of the brand’s creative direction and generated double-digit growth year-on-year. 

The Italian luxury brand is defined by a “glamorous contemporary Mediterranean aesthetic” and is known for its Italian excellence and craftsmanship.

Hussain Sajwani, founder of Damac Properties which owns Roberto Cavalli, said: “Finding the right partner to work with me to take Roberto Cavalli forward in our evolution has been a primary focus over the last several months, and I am thrilled that Azzolari is joining our talented team. 

“He’s a skilled business leader with a deep passion for the consumer and a sophisticated understanding of building global, omnichannel brands. This, combined with his collaborative working style, transformation experience and intense focus on results, will put us in a good position as we move toward the future.”

Azzolari said: “Roberto Cavalli is one of the world’s greatest fashion icons and a brand I have admired for many years. It’s an incredible opportunity to partner with Sajwani to continue to build on 50 years of heritage and innovation. 

“The brand holds tremendous potential around the world, and I could not be more excited to lead the next phase of development for this great company with the team.”