Experience

SHARKCHASER

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jan 2018 - Present

  S H A R K C H A S E R is the first and only design accessories brand that addresses true sustainability, mitigating all kinds of environmental pollution, including Electromagnetic Radiation, with deep understanding that all things are interconnected in this world. S H A R K C H A S E R is build on the founding principles of: DESIGN WELLNESS SUSTAINABILITY www.sharkchaserofficial.com instagram @sharkchaserofficial fabio@sharkchaserofficial.com Show less



XGen Ai

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Partner

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  AI-first personalization tech focusing on product-cognizant learning and innovative functionality. https://xgen.tech/ AI-first personalization tech focusing on product-cognizant learning and innovative functionality. https://xgen.tech/



GC Group Spa

• Greater New York City Area - Milan Italy

• President of Global Sales / CEO GC USA

  • May 2017 - Apr 2018



Rebecca Minkoff

• United States
• Apparel & Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Vice President International Sales

  • Apr 2015 - Apr 2017

  Manage and direct all aspects of International retail, wholesale and business development. Successfully opened top doors worldwide and strategically create a top International platform increasing the volume of the business by 28% in 14 months. Improved margins by 10%. Expanded retail operation trough Asia, Europe and Middle East. Manage and direct all aspects of International retail, wholesale and business development. Successfully opened top doors worldwide and strategically create a top International platform increasing the volume of the business by 28% in 14 months. Improved margins by 10%. Expanded retail operation trough Asia, Europe and Middle East.



Luxe Vallee

• Greater New York City Area

• Advisory Board

  • Sep 2014 - Mar 2015

  Strategy, brands mix selection, product mix Strategy, brands mix selection, product mix



Elie Tahari

• United States
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 200 - 300 Employee

• President of International

  • May 2013 - Jun 2014

  Initiated and managed the strategy for the re-launch of the brand. Implemented and execute an extensive rebranding strategy. Drove retail and wholesale expansion into new markets. Initiated and managed the strategy for the re-launch of the brand. Implemented and execute an extensive rebranding strategy. Drove retail and wholesale expansion into new markets.



St. John Knits

• United States
• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Vice President of International

  • 2010 - 2013

  Directed and managed all International operation including wholesale and retail. Managed a wholesale turnover of $38M. Increase business in Asia by 6% and Europe by 4% over projection in Y1. Managed a team of 15 in New York, California, Hong Kong, Tokyo and London. Establish and complete the new 3000 SQ FT SJ store in Harrods achieving a $3M at retail value in Y1. Directed and managed all International operation including wholesale and retail. Managed a wholesale turnover of $38M. Increase business in Asia by 6% and Europe by 4% over projection in Y1. Managed a team of 15 in New York, California, Hong Kong, Tokyo and London. Establish and complete the new 3000 SQ FT SJ store in Harrods achieving a $3M at retail value in Y1.



Liberty.

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Director of Sales / International Business Development

  • 2008 - 2010

  Established and direct all aspects of retail, wholesale, business development, co-branding and licenses. Expand worldwide sales with key and top retailers and department stores. Identified, directed and strategized the following co-branding collaboration: Ronnie Wood by Rolling Stone's, 10 Corso Como, Mac Cosmetic, Hermes, Apple, Target USA. Brought the entire Liberty of London division back to profitability in 2 years. Established and direct all aspects of retail, wholesale, business development, co-branding and licenses. Expand worldwide sales with key and top retailers and department stores. Identified, directed and strategized the following co-branding collaboration: Ronnie Wood by Rolling Stone's, 10 Corso Como, Mac Cosmetic, Hermes, Apple, Target USA. Brought the entire Liberty of London division back to profitability in 2 years.



Pringle of Scotland

• Apparel & Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Sales

  • 2006 - 2008

  Defined and led the global sales initiative for the Woman's, Mens's and Accessories division, working directly with the Creative Director, merchandising and marketing team. Structure distribution in USA, Canada, Europe and Japan. Defined and led the global sales initiative for the Woman's, Mens's and Accessories division, working directly with the Creative Director, merchandising and marketing team. Structure distribution in USA, Canada, Europe and Japan.



Victoria Grantham S.r.l.

• Milan, Italy

• President

  • 2001 - 2006

  Defined and develop Global sales for the Women's, Men's and Accessories. Successfully launched and position the brand trough top retail doors worldwide. Defined and develop Global sales for the Women's, Men's and Accessories. Successfully launched and position the brand trough top retail doors worldwide.



Cerruti

• France
• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Director of Sales / International Business Development

  • 1998 - 2001

  Establish and oversaw business initiatives for the global men's and women's luxury apparel collection "Cerruti Arte and Cerruti 1881" across operational sectors; sales, management, retail, product development and licensing. Open and managed direct retail operations in Milan, Paris, New York, Munich, Moscow and Hong Kong. Establish and oversaw business initiatives for the global men's and women's luxury apparel collection "Cerruti Arte and Cerruti 1881" across operational sectors; sales, management, retail, product development and licensing. Open and managed direct retail operations in Milan, Paris, New York, Munich, Moscow and Hong Kong.



The Donna Karan Company, LLC.

• Retail Apparel and Fashion
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Corporate Director of International

  • 1993 - 1998

  Create and develop a world-class international sales and business development. Identified partners and opened 37 free standing stores between Donna Karan Collections and DKNY worldwide. Increase European expansion by 42%. Opened the Donna Karan Corporate showroom in Milan in 1996. Create and develop a world-class international sales and business development. Identified partners and opened 37 free standing stores between Donna Karan Collections and DKNY worldwide. Increase European expansion by 42%. Opened the Donna Karan Corporate showroom in Milan in 1996.