The operator who turns family businesses into global players

Founders build the brand. This week’s candidate builds the business behind it. A hands-on international operator with 25+ years in luxury textiles and fashion manufacturing, he has run factories, supply chains, and luxury retail accounts across Europe, the US, and Asia, with deep fabric expertise running through his entire career.

Cut cost 37%, Grew EBITDA 25%

As General Manager of a family-owned luxury bridal manufacturer, he led the move from founder-led to professional management, cutting direct operating costs 37%, raising productivity 35%, and growing EBITDA 25%.

Ran a multi-site operation

Full operational responsibility for 3 stores, 2 company factories, and 12 partner factories, with 100+ people across production and retail.

Built export markets for luxury fabrics

Spent 9 years based in New York building export channels for a luxury textile maker from zero, generating €58M in revenue selling yarns and fabrics to top European fashion houses and global apparel brands.

Private label and global sourcing

Led a €7M private label and wholesale export business across 6 markets, overseeing production in Italy and China.

Based in Italy. Open to General Manager, COO, and VP of Operations roles in luxury, fashion, textiles, and premium manufacturing across the USA, Europe, the Gulf region, and Asia.

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