Kering Head of Data & AI Strategy

Kering is a global luxury group and parent company to renowned Houses such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga and others. The Group combines creative heritage with an ambition for sustainable, responsible growth and invests in digital and data capabilities to support its Maison-led operating model.

1. Define and cascade the Group-level Data & AI vision and multi-year roadmap aligned with Kering’s business priorities and ambition.
2. Frame, sponsor and prioritize flagship Data & AI programs and transformation initiatives across the Group and its Houses to deliver measurable business value.
3. Identify high-impact AI opportunities (including agentic approaches where relevant) and breakthrough data/AI services tailored to the luxury sector.
4. Evolve the Data & AI operating model, embedding governance, product/portfolio management and scalability across Houses, Tech & Digital teams.
5. Lead market intelligence and ecosystem engagement: track frontier AI trends, evaluate hyperscalers/startups/academia and identify strategic partnerships.
6. Oversee Data & AI governance in close collaboration with Legal and ensure responsible AI principles are operationalized.
7. Shape executive-level communications, board storytelling and influence senior stakeholders to secure endorsement and investment.
8. Drive internal adoption through targeted communications, training, communities and public-facing thought leadership to increase visibility and engagement.

1. Proven leadership of Data & AI strategy and enterprise-scale transformation programs, preferably in multi-brand or multi-business environments.
2. Demonstrable experience influencing senior executives and securing cross-functional alignment without direct hierarchical authority.
3. Strong knowledge of AI concepts, responsible AI, data governance, product and portfolio management, and modern operating models.
4. Track record of structuring and delivering high-impact, measurable data and AI initiatives end-to-end.
5. Experience managing and developing a small strategic team (typically 3–5 direct reports).
6. Fluent English required; French and/or Italian a distinct advantage.

1. Data & AI strategy
2. Responsible AI
3. Data governance
4. Operating model design
5. Program & portfolio management
6. Stakeholder management
7. Executive communication and storytelling
8. Market intelligence & ecosystem engagement
9. Change management and internal communications
10. Team leadership

Typically 10+ years of progressive experience in data and AI strategy, transformation or management consulting, with documented impact on strategic programs across complex, multi-stakeholder organisations; luxury industry experience is a plus.

Advanced degree preferred (Master’s, MBA or equivalent) in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.

Kering combines Maison-level creativity with Group-wide strategic initiatives, fostering a collaborative, international and multidisciplinary environment. The organisation emphasises sustainability, creativity and inclusion while encouraging internal mobility, cross-functional partnerships and visibility for high-impact contributions.