Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio

Born on May 6, 1995, he was appointed by the Luxottica Group S.p.A. Board on April 30, 2019 as the Head of Retail Italy at Luxottica Group and leads the retail businesses of Salmoiraghi & Viganò, Sunglass Hut and the Rayban, Persol and Oliver Peoples monobrand stores in the country. He graduated from Bocconi University with a degree in Business Economics and Management.

Giorgio Finzi

Milanese entrepreneur born in 1988 and specialized in the Fashion - Technology sector. At the age of 24, he founded 4Gifters, a revolutionary online gifting platform that since 2016 has been owned by eBay.inc.

Massimo Volpe Board member

Massimo Volpe has almost twenty years of experience in International Retail organizations, learning and innovation. In 2020 he founded Retail Hub, the first A.I. platform dedicated to help retail tech startups on their way to become Scale-ups and Unicorns. In addition, he is a member of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Open Voice Commerce Commission and lecturer at Bocconi University and UCL College of London. Awarded as one of the top 100 retail Influencers he is currently based between New York and London but you can easily meet him in airports, on his way to study and test the latest Retail technology and trend somewhere around the world.

Ilaria Norsa Board member

Born in 1984 in Milan. In 2006 she approached the fashion ecosystem thanks to the independent publishing world. Since then, she has collaborated with a variety of magazines and companies as stylist and freelance consultant. She currently lives between Milan and Ibiza, where she founded her own creative agency called.

Virginia Galateri di Genola

Born in 1980, mother of Bianca e Ruggero. In 2016 she founded the communication PR agency Pilot Room, specialized in the luxury international sector. She is also a fashion contributor for Vogue.it since the very beginning.

Francesca Roni

She is partner of Quadrivio group, a group that operates in private equity and alternative investments. With great experience in the luxury and food sectors in Italy and abroad, she focuses in the Made in Italy fund, a sector fund that targets investments in fashion, design, beauty and food and wine sectors. She constantly monitors the main international trends in order to invest in high potential companies ready for international expansion. Previously a lawyer. Patron of the British Fashion Council and member of the Camera della Moda italiana Fashion Trust. Co founder of Associazione Libellule Onlus, a non profit organization that helps all women touched by breast cancer, to help erase cancer not only from the body but also from the mind. She believes that every little effort counts, to make the world a better place for the present and future generations.

Santi Logoteta

Born in 1983, lawyer, also actively involved as the founder of several entrepreneurial ventures, particularly in the distressed assets sector. He has been honored with the title of Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic.

Charley Vezza Founder and Board Member

Born in 1987, at the age of 27 he became the Creative Director at Gufram, an iconic design brand made in Italy. Thanks to his genuine passion for art and photography, he covers the role of Director of special projects at TOILETPAPER, the limited-edition magazine created by Maurizio Cattelan and Pierpaolo Ferrari.

Simone Sajeva

Born in 1985, he is an entrepreneur in the field of renewable energy and he founded his group in 2010. Today, he is also involved as investor in innovative projects like foodtech and publishing sectors. His passions: sailing and natural wine.

Altea Piersanti Fendi

Class 1998, she has lived between Rome, London and Milan. Born and raised in the family which has brought the Made In Italy to the world and decided to continue on the same path in the fashion world. She graduated from Conde Nast College London in Fashion Communications and now works as a PR in Milan.

Ludivine Pont

Ludivine Pont is a French-born executive raised in Geneva, with a background in Politics, International Relations, and Marketing. A founding member of UNICEF NextGen, she has built a career at the intersection of culture, creativity, and brand leadership. After early experience in fashion PR and consulting, she held senior roles at Philipp Plein, Moncler, and most recently as Chief Marketing Officer of Balenciaga, where she led global marketing and strategic storytelling for one of the industry’s most influential brands.

Giuseppe Stigliano Board Member

Born in 1981, entrepreneur, manager and university lecturer. He is CEO of Wunderman Thompson Italia - a marketing and communication agency with over 200 offices worldwide - and co-author of the book ’Retail 4.0’ with the international guru Philip Kotler.

Elena Lavezzi Founder and Board Member

Born in 1987, she is a manager with entrepreneurial skills. After the launch of Uber and Circle on the market and after several experiences abroad, Elena is currently the Head of Southern Europe at Revolut, an international Fintech company that aims to become the only account for a global lifestyle. Her passions: innovation and technology.

Federica Figliomeni

Born in 1988, mother of three. Studied and graduated in Business Economics in Genoa, she then focused in fashion, where she had worked for different fashion brands through the years. After living between London, Paris and Milan, she returned to Genoa, where she is currently living and focusing on creating a support network for all women and children in needs. Very keen on understanding better and exploring the UNICEF world and its ongoing projects.

Vrinda Ferrari Board member

Vrinda is a Branding and PR consultant, specialising in luxury brands. She has worked with some of the most important houses in the industry, such as Cartier, where she was responsible for strategic marketing & communications projects. Born in Mumbai, raised in Sydney and having lived across London, Paris and Milan for the last decade, Vrinda embodies the true spirit of global citizen. Her most exciting role yet has only just begun, as mother to her 1 year daughter India.

Michele Camicia

Born in 1995, he's a freelance documentary photographer who focuses his work on social and humanitarian issues. His long-term projects explore the relationship between communities and resilience in crisis contexts, and have been presented in exhibitions and events. He collaborates with media outlets and cultural institutions, combining visual research with social engagement.

Candida Lodovica de Angelis Corvi

Dealer, curator and Ph.D candidate in architecture and art criticism, Candida is the youngest director of Colnaghi Est. 1760, ancient London and New York art gallery specialised in the most established Old and Modern Masters.

Ennio Alagia Board Member

Born in 1986, since elementary school his teachers defined him a ’tireless scholar’. Graduated both in Economics and in Law in Italy, he attended a Master's degree at the Harvard Law School and he currently works at Chiomenti, a leading Italian law firm. He is also a lecturer at the Catholic University of Milan and he enjoys teaching how criminal law meets technological innovation.

Federica Tremolada

In her role as Managing Director for Southern & Eastern Europe, Federica is in charge of Spotify's operations and oversees local teams with a specific focus on strategy, content, marketing and partnerships. Federica has over 15 years of experience in international media, distribution and innovation. Pre-Spotify, she worked for YouTube where she joined the US leadership team that launched YouTube TV. Prior to her U.S. experience, she worked on signing strategic content partnerships for YouTube in several Southern European countries. Previously, she had worked as international media partnerships manager at Buongiorno, an Italian start-up, and her career in the music and content business began at BMG/Sony Publishing. She graduated from Bocconi University with a degree in Economics for Arts, Culture and Communication and attended a postgraduate course in 'Leading Global Business' at Harvard Business School.

Grace Balzarini

Born in 1986, she lived her childhood between Verona and Paris. After studying acting at the Duse International School in Rome and graduating in Design in New York at La Parson, she returned to Italy where she began a business of production and marketing of jewelry. Since she became a mother, she has been working as a freelancer for some PR and event production companies in the fashion and design sector.

Marco Carrara Board member

Born in Bergamo in 1992, he is the youngest tv host of Rai. Since 2017 he has hosted “Timeline“, the saturday morning program of Rai 3 in which he explores news about social media, and co-hosts “Agorà“, the talk show of Rai 3 that airs from monday to friday. Over the years he has talked about politics, the pandemic and the conflicts that cross our world. In his shows he tries to include and never exclude: the uniqueness of each one is welcome, that’s why it must be listened to, welcomed and represented.

Quirino Gnutti

Born in Desenzano del Garda, in the province of Brescia, in October 1986. After graduating in accounting, he began his career in the family business, moving first to Boston, then to Madrid, and finally to Chicago. In 2018, he made his debut in the world of art with the exhibition “L’Illusione del mio tempo” at the Vittoriale degli Italiani in Gardone Riviera. Since then, he has dedicated himself exclusively to painting, using water-based enamels on cotton velvet, which he later enriches with his unmistakable and personal signature.

Riccardo Pozzoli Founder and Board Member

Born in 1986, he is a serial startupper. He founded companies across several industries like fashion, food and green tech. He is Creative Director at Condè Nast Social Talents and author of several books. He is also Marketing & Digital Advisor for Luxottica. As NextGen's Founder, he supports the group with his social networks and communication skills.

Francesca Airoldi Board Member

She began her career at a very young age in communication, publishing and fashion. In 2003, she joined the Condé Nast group where she covered several roles and contributed to the development of Vogue Italia and Glamour on various platforms. In 2017 she became General Manager of Sales and Marketing at Condé Nast Italia and in April 2019 she was appointed Chief Marketing Officer, adding the direction of communication among her responsibilities.

Davide Tosetti Board member

Born in 1988, he is a manager. Since 2021 covers the role of Managing Director at Tosetti Value SIM, european Multi Family Office. He spent over nine years between Asia then California and London managing the financial interests of entrepreneurs and high profile athletes. Before joining Tosetti Value SIM, he was Director at UBS europe responsible for Ultra High Net Worth clients. He very much believes in identity by who we are and how we treat others rather then what we do. Easily fascinated by passionate or skilled people. IronMan triathlete for passion.

Edoardo Coltorti

He was born in 2000, holding a Master’s Degree in Economics and Business Management from LIUC University. He has experience in the luxury fashion industry and consulting. His career in fashion began at an early age within his family’s multibrand company, where he developed a deep understanding and strong appreciation for the sector. In 2025, he launched “Origo” in New York, a fashion-tech application powered by AI/ML that offers outfit inspiration and promotes emerging designers.

Fulvia Tornich

Born in Genoa in 1986, she is the mother of Ginevra and Bartolomeo. She holds a degree in Business Communication and a Master's in Unconventional Marketing and Communication from Accademia della Comunicazione in Milan.She began her career in fashion, working for Roberto Cavalli, Iceberg, and Mauro Grifoni. In 2013, she began her studies to become a financial analyst and, after gaining professional experience at Decalia and Banca Mediolanum, she now holds the position of Private Banker at Azimut Group.A sportsaholic, she was a professional tennis player from the age of 17, an experience that taught her the importance of discipline, sacrifice, and, above all, how to manage pressure in life. She is passionate about contemporary art and travels the world to discover young artist.

Annagreta Panconesi

Born in 1995 in Florence. She studies at the Central Saint Martins (College of Art and Design) in London and graduates from FIT ) Fashion Institute of Technology) in New York.Today, she is Creative Director at LUISAVIAROMA.COM, where she deals with the creative direction of the image of the firm in its entirety. Born with fashion in her DNA, Annagreta grows up in her father’s firm, Andrea Panconesi, collecting all the “impulses” and carefully filtering their meaning: “Fashion is an absolute thermometer of the world. The human eye must be able to register everything, but it is necessary to be based on one’s capacity to read what happens around us in order to find the right thread, the most appropriate interpretation.”

Tommaso Chiabra Founder and Board Member

Born in 1986, he is an entrepreneur, investor and manager. In 2011 he created Royal Yacht Broker - the world's leading yacht brokerage company. Since 2016, he supports UNICEF through his ideas and his international network. In November 2018, he joined Next Gen Italia as co-founder.

Gabrielle Caunesil Board Member

French hyperactive and very curious, model, entrepreneur and philanthropist, she combined psychology studies in University with an acting school and she was involved in humanitarian actions since she was a teenager. She works as a model for most important and amazing fashion designers and in 2019 she has launched her lifestyle brand, La Semaine Paris. She is an activist and a feminist and uses her social media for raising awareness in different social topics.

Michele Bartyan

Michele Bartyan is a former racing driver with two European titles in the palmares and the prestigious Casco d’Oro won in 2005. Since 2008, he has been focusing on entrepreneurial initiatives following the rest of the family’s footsteps. He is the co-founder of GMA and Alokino and he splits his time among motors, real estates and the sweet world of ice cream that is in his DNA. He has always had children in his heart, he appreciates sacrifice, dedication and he loves meritocracy.

Ottavio Missoni

Born in 1984, he is entrepreneur and the third generation of the family that founded the homonymous Italian luxury fashion house, recognized for its colors all over the world. He grew up in the commercial sector and since 2015 he leads the USA Market Development of Missoni.