Raffaella Campagnoli

She is a strategic advisor and board member with more than 25 years of international experience in fashion, retail, consumer goods and hospitality. She supports CEOs, private equity and venture capital firms through growth, international expansion, acquisitions and business turnarounds. After senior roles at Majid Al Futtaim Retail and Accenture Strategy, she founded LIRA Strategy Partners, a network of specialists delivering strategic projects across markets. She has worked in more than 15 markets, serves on advisory boards and regularly speaks at international forums. She is a columnist for Entrepreneur Middle East and co-author of “The Branded Supply Chain”, focused on the fashion value chain.

Gaetano Polignano

With over 20 years of experience in digital transformation, this Managing Director has led the growth of innovative companies including Tradelab, Jellyfish and TRKKN (Omnicom Media Group), with a focus on advanced analytics and AI. They teach at business schools and speak at industry events such as IAB Forum, Netcomm Forum and Programmatic Day. Their work combines strategic vision with a commitment to sharing knowledge and promoting leadership grounded in the ethical, responsible and inclusive use of technology.

Massimo Volpe Founder

He is Founder and CEO of Retail Hub, a tech company connecting startups and established businesses to accelerate retail innovation. His career spans Asia, Europe and the United States, where he has helped companies turn emerging technologies into practical, scalable business solutions. He is Chairman of F.I.R.A. (Federation of International Retail Associations) and has held leadership roles at the National Retail Federation. He teaches entrepreneurship, retail innovation and new business models at SDA Bocconi School of Management and University College London. Since 2023, he has been a member of the Leadership Circle of the NextGen UNICEF Italia community, which supports fundraising and communications initiatives.

Giovanni Passalacqua

He is a Partner at EY with extensive experience in business transformation and organisational change. He has supported Italian and international companies in defining strategies and redesigning operating models, processes and governance. Throughout his career, he has built and led multidisciplinary teams, fostering professional growth, collaboration and a results-oriented culture.

Giuseppe Stigliano Founder

He is a global keynote speaker, professor of strategic marketing and executive advisor, recognised by Thinkers50 as one of today’s most inspiring management thinkers. He has co-authored three business books with Philip Kotler, translated into 12 languages and read by more than 120,000 people worldwide. He has advised over 300 companies across four continents on innovation, leadership, marketing and sales transformation. A former CEO of several international marketing firms, he has led teams across EMEA and the United States. His work brings together academic rigour and hands-on executive experience. He is also a member of NextGen UNICEF Italia’s Leadership Circle, a community supporting fundraising and communications initiatives

Alessia Fattori Franchini

She is the founder of AFF Comunicazione, an agency helping fashion, lifestyle and culture brands build their identity. A professional journalist, she has contributed to Vogue and other Condé Nast publications. She has worked at Prada and as a spokesperson in the City of Milan’s press office, focusing on fashion and design. From 2013 to 2019, she led press and media relations in Italy for Van Cleef & Arpels; since 2016, she has worked in press and media relations for Sotheby’s International Realty in Italy. She has taught public relations and communication at Istituto Marangoni and was included in Forbes’s list of 100 top managers in 2024. An art collector, she mentors others and supports cultural initiatives.

Katia Abondio

She is an entrepreneur and executive working in energy, sustainability and innovation. Since 1999, she has led Fedabo SpA SB, which she co-founded to help companies manage energy and advance sustainability. She is also CEO of Fedabo Holding, Chair of EffAI, an AI consultancy, and a board member of Green Evolution. A founding member of Comunità Pratica, she promotes collaboration among companies to create positive impact. Her commitment to the local community includes Futuro LAB, an educational guidance project for young people in Valle Camonica, and more than ten years as Vice President of Caritas in Darfo Boario Terme.

Beatrice Castellini Founder

CEO of Lazzari S.p.A., part of her family’s industrial group, where she has contributed to growth and ESG strategy since 2020. After completing a Master of Science in Architecture, she worked in Sydney, Buenos Aires and Lugano, specialising in large-scale civil building projects. She is Vice President of Fondazione Teze ETS, a member of Confindustria Brescia’s LEI Steering Committee and a local representative of the association. She recently joined UNICEF Italia’s Next Generation Community. She believes associations create opportunities to exchange ideas and make a positive impact.

Paola Polignano

She is CEO of F.A.I.-F.T.C. S.p.A., a company founded in 1977 that produces stainless steel castings and components. After graduating in Management Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, she worked in consulting and spent time abroad before joining the company in 2009. Her experience in sales, marketing and management control has shaped an approach that values both results and relationships with people. Today, she works with the owners and board to lead the company’s organisational, digital and production transformation, with a long-term vision of building a stronger, more open business.

Riccardo Pozzoli

He is an entrepreneur, strategic consultant and author with over 15 years of experience in lifestyle industries, including fashion, accessories, media, yachting and food. He has worked with founders and leadership teams to develop brands, define their positioning and support sustainable growth. His approach combines strategic thinking with a keen eye for products, brand heritage and storytelling, helping companies create lasting value and relevance.

Simone Dominici Founder

He has been CEO of KIKO Milano since September 2022 and is Vice President of Cosmetica Italia, the association representing Italy’s cosmetics industry. His international career spans the consumer, luxury, beauty and retail sectors. After starting at Arthur Andersen, he held senior roles at Unilever, becoming Vice President of its Food Business Unit. He then served as General Manager of COIN Department Store and Executive Vice President Global Markets at Bottega Veneta, overseeing Europe, the Americas and Asia. At Coty, he was Senior Vice President Europe before becoming Executive Vice President EMEA and Head of Global Revenue Management for its Consumer and Prestige divisions.

Andrea Roero

He is CIO of Molteni Group, with over 25 years of international experience in digital transformation, manufacturing and supply chain management. After roles at Accenture and IBM, he spent 12 years at CNH Industrial as Global CIO for After Sales and Supply Chain. He later served as Group CIO at Celli Group, held a Chief Digital & Innovation Officer role and was CEO of Omnireal Srl, part of Fervo Group, which develops sustainable digital solutions for real estate. He has led technology and process innovation projects, contributing to the development of new digital services. He believes every person and challenge offers an opportunity to learn and share new ideas with his team.

Gianluca De Cristofaro

He is a partner at LCA Studio Legale and heads its Intellectual Property, Media, Technology and Data department. For over 20 years, he has advised Italian and international companies on protecting trademarks, patents, copyright and know-how, combining legal expertise with a strategic approach to innovation and creativity. He supports the growth of young professionals through mentoring and training. He teaches and serves as academic coordinator at Sole 24 Ore Business School, collaborates with RCS Academy and is part of Greenpeace’s “Voci per il clima” network. Listening and sharing expertise are central to his work.

Francesco Pinto

He is an entrepreneur and executive with over 35 years of experience in consumer goods, fashion retail, corporate governance and sustainable innovation. He co-founded Yamamay in 2001, served as CEO during its first decade of growth and has chaired Inticom S.p.A. since 2012. He is also Non-Executive Chairman of Retail Hub and Barberino’s, Non-Executive Director of Bamboom and CEO of Suites & Atelier Lake Como. A qualified lawyer, he began his career at Procter & Gamble. He participates in industry associations and advisory boards and regularly speaks on retail, innovation and sustainability.

Francesco Santachiara

He is an international executive with over 24 years of experience in beauty, luxury and fashion, spanning commercial leadership, business transformation and brand development. He spent nearly 20 years in leadership roles at L’Oréal and Luxottica, living and working across Europe and Latin America and leading multicultural teams. After returning to Italy in 2022, he served as Managing Director of L’Oréal Luxe Italy and, until April 2026, Chief Commercial, Marketing and Merchandising Officer at Geox.

Vittoria Cristofaro

She is an international executive specialising in marketing and communications. She has held leadership roles at UniCredit, Vodafone, Renault and WPP, working across Europe, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Exposure to different markets and cultures has broadened her perspective and deepened her connection to Africa. This passion inspired Whispering Wild, a project dedicated to responsible travel and authentic exploration of the continent, with a focus on conserving nature, respecting local cultures and supporting communities.