KER Kering

By Ruth Bender

PARIS--Kering SA Monday said the chief executive of its shoe designer brand Sergio Rossi is stepping down to pursue other interests outside of the French luxury house.

Christophe Melard, who has worked at the Kering group since 2005, will be leaving effective Sept. 1, Kering said in a statement.

The company said it will announce a successor to Mr. Melard in due course. In the meantime, Marco Bizzarri, who head's up Kering's luxury couture and leather goods division, will take over his responsibilities.

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