Werner Baldessarini
His surname goes back to his grandparents of Italian descent. After graduating from school, Baldessarini completed an apprenticeship as a textile merchant, following his father's career. Baldessarini began his career in the fashion industry as a salesman at the fashion house and men's outfitter Wagenheimer in Munich. There he worked his way up to chief buyer. In 1975, Baldessarini began working for the international fashion designer HUGO BOSS in Metzingen. There, Baldessarini not only created the collections, as chief designer he was also responsible for the development of the overall boss design. In 1988, Baldessarini was appointed to the board of HUGO BOSS AG. Ten years later, in 1998, he was already chairman of the board.
During his time as CEO, Hugo Boss's sales increased by over 400 million euros to a total of 1.1 billion euros. After his contract as a board member expired in 2002, Baldessarini was no longer available for an extension. Bruno E. Sälzer was appointed as his successor as CEO of HUGO BOSS. The Austrian Baldessarini was the chief designer for a total of 27 years and the CEO of the international fashion group for three and a half years. Baldessarini not only led the company to the top as a business manager, but also in the creative field. The company owes its worldwide fame and status to being one of the leading fashion designers in the world to him.
By 2003, the global company employed more than 4,000 people. Baldessarini's career is considered exemplary in the fashion industry. Under Baldessarini's leadership, the number of Boss employees also doubled. He was also committed to introducing women's fashion. In addition to creativity, Baldessarini's design style is characterized by a liveliness that lies somewhere between casual and conventional. After leaving HUGO BOSS AG, where he remained represented on the supervisory board, Baldessarini dedicated himself to his own label, which he sells under the name "Baldessarini". This is luxury fashion in the higher price category. He also launched his own line of fragrances. At the end of 2010, Baldessarini was appointed to the supervisory board of the Austrian hosiery manufacturer Wolford.
During his time as CEO, Hugo Boss's sales increased by over 400 million euros to a total of 1.1 billion euros. After his contract as a board member expired in 2002, Baldessarini was no longer available for an extension. Bruno E. Sälzer was appointed as his successor as CEO of HUGO BOSS. The Austrian Baldessarini was the chief designer for a total of 27 years and the CEO of the international fashion group for three and a half years. Baldessarini not only led the company to the top as a business manager, but also in the creative field. The company owes its worldwide fame and status to being one of the leading fashion designers in the world to him.
By 2003, the global company employed more than 4,000 people. Baldessarini's career is considered exemplary in the fashion industry. Under Baldessarini's leadership, the number of Boss employees also doubled. He was also committed to introducing women's fashion. In addition to creativity, Baldessarini's design style is characterized by a liveliness that lies somewhere between casual and conventional. After leaving HUGO BOSS AG, where he remained represented on the supervisory board, Baldessarini dedicated himself to his own label, which he sells under the name "Baldessarini". This is luxury fashion in the higher price category. He also launched his own line of fragrances. At the end of 2010, Baldessarini was appointed to the supervisory board of the Austrian hosiery manufacturer Wolford.