CEO Luca Lo Curzio is leaving clothing retailer K-Way after less than a year. The Italian parent company BasicNet SpA announced on Tuesday that he had resigned from his position with immediate effect. For the time being, Kenny Wilson, the former boss of the British shoe supplier Dr. Martens, the outdoor brand as interim CEO.
Lo Curzio, the former CEO of fashion house Jil Sander, joined K-Way in February 2025. “He has made a significant contribution to our organization. The Board of Directors would like to sincerely thank him for his work and commitment over the past year,” the company said in a statement.
Kenny Wilson becomes interim CEO
Kenny Wilson, who already serves on K-Way’s board of directors, has been named interim CEO, the company said. He has over 30 years of experience with well-known brands in the textile and shoe industry. Most recently, he was CEO of Dr. Martens. “We are confident that under Kenny’s leadership, the company will successfully continue all ongoing value-added initiatives,” the apparel retailer said.
K-Way will present the new collection for the fall/winter 2026/2027 season on January 16th in Milan. The presentation takes place as part of Milan Fashion Week.
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