Who owns Moncler? Moncler is a public company, listed on the Milan stock exchange since December 2013 and led by Remo Ruffini, who bought it in 2003 and is now Executive Chairman; Bartolomeo Rongone has been Group CEO since 1 April 2026. Shop the Moncler collection and men’s jackets, then read the history of Moncler. It sits alongside more than 200 houses in our A to Z of designer brands for women and men.
Updated October 2026.
Key Facts
- Moncler has been listed on Borsa Italiana, the Milan stock exchange, since 16 December 2013.
- Remo Ruffini bought Moncler in 2003 and moved it to Milan.
- Since 1 April 2026: Remo Ruffini is Executive Chairman and Bartolomeo (Leo) Rongone is Group CEO.
- Stone Island has been part of the Moncler Group since 2021.
- Moncler owns a factory in Bacau, Romania, which opened in 2015.
- Of the 458 Moncler men’s pieces in Coveti’s launch, 298 list Romania as a country of production.
Who owns Moncler?
Moncler is owned by its shareholders, because Moncler S.p.A. is listed on Borsa Italiana in Milan. Remo Ruffini, who bought the brand in 2003, still leads it as Executive Chairman and keeps creative direction.
How Moncler’s ownership changed
The brand passed through several owners before it reached the stock market. The 1992 and 2008 entries below come from Wikipedia and are single-source, so treat them as background.
| Year | Ownership event |
|---|---|
| 1952 | Founded in Monestier-de-Clermont, France, by Rene Ramillon and Andre Vincent |
| 1992 | Acquired by Pepper Industries (according to Wikipedia) |
| 2003 | Remo Ruffini buys the brand and moves it to Milan |
| 2008 | The Carlyle Group takes a 48% stake (according to Wikipedia) |
| 2013 | Listed on Borsa Italiana on 16 December |
| 2021 | Stone Island joins the Moncler Group on 31 March |
| 2026 | Bartolomeo Rongone becomes Group CEO on 1 April; Ruffini becomes Executive Chairman |
Who is the CEO of Moncler?
Bartolomeo “Leo” Rongone has been Group CEO of Moncler since 1 April 2026. He was previously CEO of Bottega Veneta.
Remo Ruffini moved to the role of Executive Chairman on the same date and keeps creative direction of the brand. Many older pages still list Ruffini as CEO, so check the date on anything you read. The change was reported by FashionUnited, and the group’s announcements are on monclergroup.com.
Does Moncler own Stone Island?
Yes. Stone Island has been part of the Moncler Group since 2021. The deal was announced in December 2020 and closed on 31 March 2021, when Stone Island joined the group.
Moncler’s own products, including the Moncler Maya in Black, are sold under the Moncler name only.
Where are Moncler jackets made?
Moncler jackets are made in several countries, and the label on each piece gives the country for that garment. Moncler owns a factory in Bacau, Romania, opened in 2015 and mainly used for down jackets, which also serves as an R&D centre for Grenoble.
Moncler’s own product data for the men’s pieces in Coveti’s launch shows how spread out production is.
| Country on the label | Pieces in Coveti’s men’s launch | Mostly |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | 288 (plus 10 shared with Italy and Armenia) | Down jackets, vests, ski jackets, ski pants |
| Moldova | 56 | Down vests, short down jackets |
| Italy | 39 | Short down jackets, base layers, fleece |
| Turkey | 22 | Cotton T-shirts and hoodies |
| Armenia | 16 | Short down jackets including the Maya 70 |
| China | 10 | Selected ski jackets and ski pants |
| Portugal, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tunisia, Albania | 14 in total | Base layers, knitwear, track trousers |
Some styles list more than one country “depending on the production run”. The Moncler Maya in Metallic Black, for example, is produced in Italy and Romania. The Maya 70 in Black lists Armenia, and the Balmhorn GORE-TEX ski jacket lists Romania. Moncler does not make everything in Italy, so a label from Romania, Moldova and other countries is normal on a genuine piece. Our guide on how to tell if Moncler is real covers the label checks that matter more.
Are Moncler jackets made in Turkey?
A few are. In Coveti’s men’s launch, 22 pieces list Turkey, and most are cotton T-shirts and hoodies such as the Grenoble Coordinates Logo Cotton Hoodie. Two down jackets also list Turkey: the Jalmar Hooded Short Down Jacket and the Zerique Shearling and Suede Short Down Jacket.
Where does Moncler’s down come from?
Moncler buys only down certified under its DIST Protocol (Down Integrity System and Traceability), which bans live-plucking and force-feeding and is audited by third parties. The down comes from farmed geese as a by-product of the food chain, and jackets carry a “DIST-certified down” label. The details are on dist.moncler.com.
Moncler states a warmth level on each down product. The Karakorum Hooded Short Down Jacket, for example, is filled with 90/10 down and rated Maximum Warmth.
Is Moncler publicly traded?
Yes. Moncler has been listed on Borsa Italiana, the Milan stock exchange, since December 2013, and it is headquartered in Milan.
For the story behind the company, read the Moncler history and logo guide. If you are weighing up a purchase, Is Moncler worth it? looks at what you pay for, and our guide to Moncler men’s down jackets covers the models. Background on the company is also on Wikipedia.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns Moncler?
Moncler is owned by its shareholders, because Moncler S.p.A. has been listed on the Milan stock exchange since December 2013. Remo Ruffini, who bought the brand in 2003, leads Moncler as Executive Chairman. The company is headquartered in Milan.
Who is the CEO of Moncler?
Bartolomeo (Leo) Rongone has been Group CEO of Moncler since 1 April 2026; he was previously CEO of Bottega Veneta. Remo Ruffini became Executive Chairman on the same date and keeps creative direction.
Does Moncler own Stone Island?
Yes. Stone Island has been part of the Moncler Group since 2021. The deal was announced in December 2020 and closed on 31 March 2021.
Where are Moncler jackets made?
Moncler jackets are made in several countries, including Romania, Moldova, Italy, Armenia and China, and the label on each garment names its country. Moncler owns a factory in Bacau, Romania, which mainly makes down jackets. Most of the men’s pieces in Coveti’s launch list Romania.
Are Moncler jackets made in Turkey?
Some Moncler pieces are made in Turkey, mostly cotton T-shirts and hoodies. In Coveti’s men’s launch, 22 of 458 pieces list Turkey, including two short down jackets. A Turkish label is normal on a genuine Moncler piece.
Is Moncler publicly traded?
Yes. Moncler has been listed on Borsa Italiana, the Milan stock exchange, since 16 December 2013. Remo Ruffini bought the brand in 2003, ten years before the listing.
Read next: Moncler history and logo, Is Moncler worth it? and How to tell if Moncler is real
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