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GUIDING STAR

Design Holding is the parent company for a great swathe of modern high-end furniture brands. Born out of Investindustrial’s acquisition of Flos (2014), B&B Italia (2015) and Louis Poulsen (2018), the company has since added another six brands (Maxalto, Azucena, Arclinea, Fendi Casa, Audo and Lumens), giving it an unparalleled position of influence and authority in design-led, luxury interior products. Operating in more than 130 countries, with factories in ten different locations, Design Holding quickly became a powerful custodian of historic and contemporary design.

In late 2021, Daniel Lalonde took up the role of CEO. The Canadian-born businessman had an extensive track record of working with luxury multi-brand companies, including stints as president and/or CEO at LVMH Watches & Jewellery North

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