Flos B&B Italia Group

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Flos B&B Italia Group (formerly Design Holding) is a global conglomerate in high-end design that encompasses a portfolio of brands including B&B Italia, Flos, Louis Poulsen, Maxalto, Arclinea, Azucena, Fendi Casa, Audo and Lumens. [1] [2] [3]

Daniel Lalonde became the CEO of Flos B&B Italia Group in August 2021. [4]

Flos B&B Italia Group is jointly owned by investment firms Investindustrial and Carlyle Group. [1]

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References

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  2. Bourque, Caroline (May 21, 2024). "Design Holding rebrands, home-staging demand is on the rise and more". Business of Home.
  3. Dorris, Jesse (March 7, 2024). "On an Enviable Corner of Madison Avenue, Design Holding Unveils a Prodigious US Flagship". Architectural Digest.
  4. Monisse, Nic (October 2024). "All together now: Daniel Lalonde, the CEO of Flos B&B Italia Group, tells us why he's bringing lessons from high fashion and luxury into the world of design". Monocle Magazine.