Fashion executive sets about fixing Gucci

When Marco Bizzarri became CEO of Bottega Veneta in 2008, the leather-goods brand was flying high, with demand soaring for its trademark woven bags. Even so, the Italian executive worried that fashionistas’ enthusiasm would eventually cool.

So he shook up Bottega’s assortment. He added more shoes and clothes and injected more colorful, fashion-oriented designs from creative director Tomas Maier.