Silvio Campara
Chief executive of Golden Goose
Silvio Campara is the chief executive of Golden Goose, the Italian luxury sneaker and lifestyle brand founded in Venice. Under his leadership the company has grown into one of the fastest growing names in luxury footwear, and he continued to lead it after the investment firm HSG completed a majority investment in June 2026.
| Role | Chief executive of Golden Goose |
|---|---|
| Company | Golden Goose, Italian luxury sneaker and lifestyle brand |
| Majority owner | HSG (since June 2026) |
| Chairman | Marco Bizzarri (non executive) |
| Revenue 2025 | 734 million euros (Permira) |
Who is Silvio Campara?
Silvio Campara is an Italian fashion executive and the chief executive of Golden Goose. The brand was founded by the designers Alessandro Gallo and Francesca Rinaldo and is known for its deliberately worn looking sneakers, positioned at the intersection of luxury, lifestyle and sportswear and built on a Made in Italy heritage.
Career
Campara has led Golden Goose through a period of rapid growth and several changes of ownership. The company has passed through the hands of a series of private equity investors, including the Carlyle Group and Permira. Under Permira, revenue grew from 266 million euros in 2020 to 734 million euros in 2025, according to Permira, and in the first quarter of 2026 revenue reached 173.2 million euros, up 10 percent on the previous year.
In December 2025 it was announced that HSG, the investment firm formerly known as Sequoia Capital China, would acquire a majority stake, with Temasek and True Light Capital joining as minority investors and Permira keeping a minority position. Market sources valued the deal at around 2.5 billion euros. Marco Bizzarri, the former Gucci chief executive, became non executive chairman. The transaction was completed on 24 June 2026, and Campara remained chief executive. He said the investors' experience of scaling international leaders would help the company unlock the opportunity ahead.
Influence on the fashion business
Golden Goose is often cited as an example of how a niche Italian label can become a global luxury brand through direct to consumer retail. Key elements of its development under Campara include:
- A fast growing network of directly operated stores, from 97 in 2019 to 232 across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, the Americas and Asia Pacific by 2026
- Revenue growth from 266 million euros in 2020 to 734 million euros in 2025
- A clear positioning that bridges luxury, lifestyle and sportswear
The brand's ownership history also shows the role of private equity in building mid sized luxury companies, and the growing interest of Asian investors in European fashion brands.
Why it matters
Campara leads one of the few independent luxury brands that has scaled quickly outside the large conglomerates. Golden Goose's growth, its retail model and its new ownership structure make him a relevant figure for anyone tracking how mid sized fashion companies compete with the major luxury groups.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Silvio Campara?
Silvio Campara is the chief executive of Golden Goose, the Italian luxury sneaker brand. He has led its expansion into a global brand with more than 230 stores.
Who owns Golden Goose?
Since June 2026 the investment firm HSG has held a majority stake in Golden Goose, with Temasek as a new minority shareholder and Permira retaining a minority position. Silvio Campara continues as chief executive.