Ermenegildo “Gildo” Zegna, a third-generation member of the Zegna family, serves as Group Executive Chairman of the Ermenegildo Zegna Group. Prior to that, for over 20 years, he led the company, continuing the legacy of the business founded by his grandfather in 1910 and guiding it through a period of significant growth and transformation. He has been Co-CEO alongside his cousin Paolo Zegna since 1998, and since 2006, he served as Group Chairman and CEO. Under his leadership, the Group built one of Italy’s most prestigious luxury textile platforms, acquiring leading companies renowned for producing the finest fabrics. In 2018, he oversaw the acquisition and integration of Thom Browne, and in December 2021, he led the Group’s historic listing on the New York Stock Exchange, making it the first family-run luxury group to debut on the NYSE. In 2023, the Group expanded its portfolio further with the acquisition of TOM FORD FASHION, creating a unique and complementary family of luxury brands. Ermeneglido will be one of the opening keynote speakers at the summit.
