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Dolce & Gabbana names Fabrizio Cardinali COO

By Maria Santos
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Italian fashion house Dolce & Gabbana has appointed Fabrizio Cardinali as chief operating officer and board member.

Prior to joining the luxury brand founded by the Sicilian design duo, Cardinali was the chief executive of Alfred Dunhill. As the chief of the British men’s brand, Cardinali was replaced by Andrew Maag back in January 2017.

During his four-year tenure at Dunhill, Cardinali lead the expansion of Dunhill’s specialist product range and focused on growing the British brand’s retail presence, which included the opening of its flagship store in Mayfair, London.

Prior to Dunhill, Cardinali served as Dolce & Gabbana’s sales and marketing director, before taking up the role of chief executive at Richemont-owned Lancel.

Questions & Answers

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What roles did Fabrizio Cardinali hold before rejoining Dolce & Gabbana?

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Before this appointment, Mr. Cardinali served as the chief executive of Alfred Dunhill and prior to that, as the chief executive of Richemont-owned Lancel. He also previously held the position of sales and marketing director for Dolce & Gabbana.

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What were Fabrizio Cardinali's key achievements during his time at Dunhill?

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During his four-year tenure at Dunhill, Mr. Cardinali led the expansion of the brand's specialist product range. He also focused on growing Dunhill's retail presence, including opening a flagship store in Mayfair, London.

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When was Fabrizio Cardinali replaced as chief executive at Alfred Dunhill?

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Fabrizio Cardinali was replaced as the chief executive of Alfred Dunhill by Andrew Maag in January 2017.

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