Emma Watson, Jean Liu and More Join Kering Board of Directors
“The collective intelligence that comes from diverse points of view and the richness of different experiences are crucial to the future of our organization.”
Luxury conglomerate Kering has just added three new members to its board of directors, announcing that actress Emma Watson, businessman Tidjane Thiam and entrepreneur Jean Liu have joined the French company. “The collective intelligence that comes from diverse points of view and the richness of different experiences are crucial to the future of our organization. I am proud to add such impressive talents to the team,” said Kering CEO and chairman François-Henri Pinault in a statement.
Emma Watson will also serve as Chair of the Sustainability Committee, following years of advocacy on environmental and social justice issues. The actress has been a UN WOMEN Global Goodwill Ambassador since 2014, and has previously been featured in Vogue Australia as a sustainable fashion guest editor in addition to her well-known acting roles in the Harry Potter franchise and her latest film, Little Women.
Tidjane Thiam has been appointed as Chair of the Audit Committee, coming from his previous position as CEO of the Credit Suisse Group AG. Thiam also serves as the African Union Special Evoy on COVID-19, and is a member of the International Olympic Committee.
Jean Liu is the president of Beijing-based transportation company Didi Chuxing, and has been at the forefront of empowering women in tech through her DiDi Women’s Network. Additionally, she is a founding member of the advisory board of the Bloomber New Economy Forum, and also serves as a member of the Asia Society’s Board of Trustees.
Kering has been donating around $1 million USD to combat the spread of coronavirus, and has reported a 15.4% decrease in revenue in Q1 due to the widespread pandemic.
