Werner Baldessarini

Werner Baldessarini (born 23 January 1945, in Kufstein in Tyrol, Nazi Germany) is an Austrian fashion designer and businessman. He was formerly chairman of Hugo Boss.[1]

Biography

Werner Baldessarini is the son of a textile wholesaler, and in turn completed an apprenticeship as a textile merchandiser. He started working in Munich for a Wagenheimer retail store, where he became chief of purchases. In 1975, he joined the company Hugo Boss. He was promoted chief designer and joined Hugo Boss' executive board in 1988.[2] He was asked by the founders of Hugo Boss to drive the growth of the company.[3]

In 2002, Werner Baldessarini left Hugo Boss.[2]

References
  1. "Der Boss wird 60" [The Boss turns 60]. Stern (in German). 24 January 2005. Retrieved 14 July 2010.
  2. "Werner Baldessarini". Fashionmodeldirectory.com. Retrieved 12 October 2016.
  3. Andrew Clark (24 February 2001). "Dressed for success". Theguardian.com. Retrieved 12 October 2016.


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