Diesel has appointed Eraldo Poletto as chief executive for its North America region.

The company said he will be responsible for developing the brand in the key market whilst reporting to Diesel chief executive Massimo Piombini.

Prior to joining Diesel, Poletto was chief executive and brand president of Stuart Weitzman. His previous roles also include being chief executive of luxury brands Salvatore Ferragamo and Furla, as well as stints in senior roles at Brooks Brothers.