MILAN — Former tennis star and entrepreneur Maria Sharapova has officially joined the Moncler Group’s board of directors.
The announcement came as the luxury fashion company approved its 2021 financial report, revealing that Sharapova is one of three new members appointed for the 2022–2024 term. Joining her are Jeanne Jackson, former president of Nike Inc., and Bettina Fetzer, vice president of communications and marketing at Mercedes-Benz AG.
Moncler’s chairman and CEO Remo Ruffini described the new appointments as a pivotal step for the brand, marking the transition into a new business phase. He expressed gratitude to outgoing members Nerio Alessandri, Virginie Morgon, and Stephanie Phair for their contributions, while emphasizing that Sharapova, Jackson, and Fetzer will help drive the company’s vision “Beyond Fashion, Beyond Luxury.”
Ruffini highlighted that their diverse backgrounds would strengthen Moncler’s connection to youth culture, community engagement, and global audiences.
Beyond her celebrated tennis career, Sharapova is known for her business ventures. She launched her premium candy brand Sugarpova in 2012 and has since invested in several companies, including Tonal, Therabody, Public.com, and Bala. A design enthusiast, she also introduced a furniture collection with Rove Concepts.
Jeanne Jackson, CEO of MSP Capital, brings extensive leadership experience, having held senior roles at Nike, Gap, Banana Republic, and Walmart.com. She has also served on the boards of Delta Air Lines, Monster Beverages, McDonald’s, Kraft Heinz, and Nordstrom.
Bettina Fetzer joined Mercedes-Benz in 2015 as head of global communications and later became the company’s first female chief marketing officer.
The 12-member Moncler board also includes vice chairman Marco De Benedetti and executive directors Roberto Eggs and Luciano Santel.
Financially, Moncler Group saw impressive growth in 2021, with revenues surpassing €2 billion, a 44% increase from 2020 and 28% higher than pre-pandemic levels in 2019. The Moncler brand alone brought in €1.8 billion, while Stone Island generated €310 million in revenue for the year.
