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Adrien Genier
CEO at Geneva Tourism & Conventions

Alessandro Valenti, CEO at GIVENCHY

Andreas Altmann
Founder and President of GIBERG

Andy Gray is part of the eBay Web3 business unit that is working on strategic innovation at eBay. He was a co-founder of KnownOrigin, a digital art marketplace, that was acquired by eBay in 2022. He is particularly interested in how digital product passports with underlying blockchain technology will evolve industries including fashion and luxury.

Antonio is a highly successful and internationally experienced CDO/CTO in the Consumer/Luxury Retail, Financial Services and Advertising. Having begun his career in software development and large-scale systems integration, he set-up his own Internet startup (namics, now part of Dentsu Aegis), one of the most successful Web and e-Commerce agency in the DACH region. He then progressed to the head of Online Retail Banking Technology at IBM in a major outsourcing program. After 3 years he joined the Richemont group and led the Digital Transformation of the group and its Maisons, setting the multi-channel technology platform, for advanced Retail and e-Commerce. In 2018, Antonio was appointed Chief Digital and Technology Officer of the independent watch company Breitling SA, where he was also a shareholder. In his role Antonio shaped and executed the company Digital and Technology strategy. Key contributor to the highly successful company turnaround under CVC Capital Partners ownership: double-digit growth and high profitability. As a result, CVC sold the company to Partners Group.

Antonio is a regular guest speaker to the IMD Business School (www.imd.org) Leading Digital and Technology Business Transformation programs and to international conferences and event about Digital, luxury, retail and technology. Since December September 2021, Antonio is a member of the Arianee Board of Directors.

Bio:
Benjamin Gietzendanner, Head of Consulting Western Switzerland, Commercial Industries
BearingPoint

Bettina Sehorsch is a distinguished luxury industry leader and long-term Amazonian. As former Global Chief Client & Digital Officer at Piaget–Richemont, she enhanced the omnichannel experience with a customer-centric strategy and a digital innovation approach. During her 15 years at Amazon, she built and managed the premium & luxury beauty category in the US, the unbranded fine jewelry category in the EU, managed the global preloved fashion, accessories & softlines business, and led the worldwide service level standards for white-glove/high-value deliveries. Her education includes SDA Bocconi, and her passion for advocating for other female leaders drives her mission to inspire and lead.

Bhavya Vaghasia is the youngest custodian of the Vaghasia family legacy spanning over 50 years. His background in finance and marketing, with an emphasis on sustainable finance, serves as a robust foundation for his role in the world of responsible luxury.

As CEO of Luxury, Bhavya has been instrumental in fortifying VD Global’s ethical procurement practices. Under his stewardship, the family firm has established stringent measures that ensure transparency, traceability, and integrity in all its operations.

Christa Rigozzi studied Media and Communication Science at the University of Fribourg and as a minor subject Criminal Law and Criminology at the University of Bern, with Bachelor degree. On September 9, 2006, Christa Rigozzi was crowned Miss Switzerland in Geneva. Thanks to her charm she was able to win so many appearances, advertising campaigns and TV commercials during the year that she wrote history as the most successful Miss Switzerland ever. Since then Christa Rigozzi has been contracted by renowned companies such as BVLGARI, Moët & Chandon, Ducati, Huawei, SBB and the Swatch Group, to name but a few.

Christina Frohn is leading the Enterprise Strategy & AI Value team for IBM Consulting in DACH. She is a based in Geneva, Switzerland.
She is collaborating with leaders at every level to guide digital transformations with AI. With over 10 years of experience in strategy consulting in several different industries, Christina helps our clients at IBM Consulting to unlock AI Value at scale with our ?hybrid by design? approach, shapes future-ready operating model design, brings in latest customer experiences, and enables organizations to adapt with the necessary change management in large transformations.
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Born on 5 February 1981 in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Christina Kitsos is Swiss and Greek. She is also the mother of two children. At the age of 13, she began her political involvment as a member of the Youth
Parliament.
Her convictions in favour of equality, social and climate justice; and for an open society based on solidarity, led her to join the Socialist Party 20 years ago. In the name of these values she became parliamentary assistant in Bern from 2007 to 2008, member of the Parliament of Neuchâtel from 2005 to 2008 and then the Parliament of the City of Geneva from 2015 to 2020.
In June 2020 she was elected in the Executive of the City of Geneva. Since her election, she is in charge of the Department of Social Cohesion and Solidarity. On 1 June 2024 she became Mayor of the City of Geneva.

Claudia D’Arpizio is a leading member of the firm’s global Consumer Products and Retail practices and leads Bain’s Luxury Goods vertical.

Claudia has advised multinational clients, mainly across luxury and fashion goods, for more than 24 years. She has extensively worked on issues relatied to corporate and business unit strategy, sales and marketing, product and service adjacencies, channel and omni-channel strategy, new product development, innovation, acquisitions and divestitures, performance improvement and organizational change.

Claudia is the lead author of Bain’s annual Luxury Goods Report, developed since 1999 in cooperation with Altagamma, one of the most cited sources of market information in the luxury industry.

Claudia is a globally recognized expert in the luxury sphere. In 2009, she was named one of the “Top 25 Consultants in the World” by Consulting Magazine and one of the “Top 100 Italian women leaders” by Forbes in 2019.

She is a frequent speaker and writer on luxury goods strategy and is extensively quoted in Italian and international media, including Il sole 24 ore, La Repubblica, Il Corriere della Sera, The Wall Street Journal, The Financial Times, The New York Times and The Economist.

Hans-Peter has worked in senior positions for some of the most revered watch and jewelry brands, and one of the biggest global luxury groups.
Today, Hans-Peter owns an industrial business with entities in Europe and the U.S.

He serves as a board member for several companies in watches, jewelry, and clean-tech. He is an active business angel and mentors students and young entrepreneurs.
In his free time Hans-Peter loves sailing on the Oceans and Lake Geneva, and ski-touring the Alps. He is happily married and has three grown-up children.

Ingie Chalhoub, Founder & President of Etoile Group

One of the Middle East’s foremost style icons, Ingie Chalhoub is known for being a successful businesswoman a philanthropist and a Creative Director. She is also a fashion innovator who is constantly pushing the boundaries of high-end luxury fashion and has done so since the creation of Etoile Group when she opened her first ever Chanel boutique in the Gulf in 1983.

Since its inception almost forty years ago, Etoile Group has grown to become one of the highest profile names across the Middle East retail market. Fulfilling her vision to transform the luxury fashion sphere in the Middle East, Ingie has built a strong presence across the UAE, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Lebanon. Specializing in bringing luxury brands to the Middle East, Etoile Group operates many different pillars in partnership with Chanel, Ralph Lauren, Valentino, TOD’s, Etro, Aquazzura and Yamamay to name but a few, as well as the group’s own multi-brand store “Etoile La Boutique” spread across the region. Reinforcing omnichannels, the group launched “Etoile La Boutique” online store in 2020.

The accolades have followed from global media, with Ingie’s business and style acumen praised, deeming her ‘L’Officiel Woman Of The Year’, Emirates Woman’s ‘Woman of the Year’, ‘ELLE Business Woman of the Year’, and more. In February 2018, Ingie Chalhoub was knighted with the prestigious ‘Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur’ from France, an extraordinary achievement for her many years of dedication and her firm commitment to the diffusion of French luxury in both France and throughout the Middle East. More recently in 2022, she was awarded for her ‘Fashion Lifetime Achievements” at the Emi Gala Ceremony and recognized for her support in promoting sustainable brands by the President of Monaco Fashion Week. Ingie remains prominently ranked by CEO Middle East, Arabian Business and Forbes 100 in their lists for the Most Powerful Arab Women in the world to date.

Ingie is also involved in many humanitarian activities actively supporting research in breast cancer as an ambassador for the Pink Caravan organisation and the 10KSA project. She also supports Dubai Cares and actively contributes to their charity programmes across the Group. Ingie is a founding member of the UNICEF Leadership Circle, Gulf Region, She is a huge supporter of philanthropic work and known for her love for giving back to the community. Ingie continues to drive the Etoile Group forward with international expansion, deeper regional roots, and with a clear vision: to be the foremost Middle East leader in luxury retail and creativity.

Iris has a background in law and international relations. A sustainability pioneer, leadership executive and coalition-builder, with more than 20 years of global experience working in fast-paced environments including technology, diamonds, jewellery, fashion, and government. She has worked on the ground in factories and office environments across the world including Armenia, Africa, China, India, Israel, Japan, Thailand, Sri-Lanka,. USA. She initiated and Chaired the United Nations Global Compact Network Belgium. She was honoured by the Belgian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and European Affairs for her leadership role in initiating the Global Compact Network Belgium and for her work on promoting corporate social responsibility in Belgium and abroad with a focus on human rights including children’s rights and the role of business. Iris has been an Ambassador on the gender agenda for the jewellery industry, recently the WJI 2030 has launched a WEPs Campaign and working on gender procurement in partnership with UN Women. In July 2022 Iris was appointed as Executive Director & Secretary-General of the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030, co-founded by Kering & Cartier based at Maison de la Paix in Geneva. Under her leadership WJI 2030 focuses on creating measurable impact on climate resilience , nature , inclusiveness in collaboration with strategic partners including Global Compact, UN Women and ESG book, Iris has been an active volunteer for the Special Olympics for over 20 years and she ran the NY marathon for UNICEF. She is a Board Member of DIAMONDS DO GOOD.

Jasmina Banda currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer for Chalhoub Group.

She oversees Intelligence, Strategy and Growth (ISG) business unit where she is responsible for trends scouting and opportunity identification, Global and regional macro-economic tracking, GCC prestige beauty and luxury fashion market intelligence, Corporate and business unit strategy, Business advisory and more.

Jasmina has 17+ years of working experience across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia and Australia. Prior to joining Chalhoub, she spent 10 years in management consulting, reaching the level of Associate Partner at McKinsey and Company. Jasmina led over 50 projects in consumer facing industries, serving 30+ different companies over the years on topics of corporate strategy and growth, digital business building, and end-to-end transformations. Before switching to consulting, she worked as a big data scientist in telecoms and technology.

Jonathan Robin is the Director of Markets at Geneva Tourism, where he plays a pivotal role in positioning Geneva as a top destination for both leisure and business travel. With over 15 years of experience in the tourism industry, he has honed his expertise in market management and tourism marketing. A graduate of Sciences Po Grenoble (France) and the Geneva Graduate Institute (Switzerland), he actively shapes strategies to attract both Swiss and international visitors, drive economic impact, and enhance Geneva’s visibility both in Switzerland and on the global stage.

Keith has been Director of Luxury at eBay Europe since August 2023, overseeing all aspects of the luxury division.

Since joining the UK business in 2015, Keith has spearheaded the expansion of eBay’s Authenticity Guarantee programme into Europe, which sees new and pre-loved luxury goods above a certain value independently verified to give buyers confidence. Following its introduction in 2021 this has been expanded to include watches, sneakers, handbags, and fine jewellery in markets including the UK and Germany.

eBay’s luxury category has seen fast growth in recent years, with the secondary market providing everyday consumers an inroad to luxury products. For Keith, buying pre-loved offers a magic combination of uniqueness, value and sustainability – keeping luxury products in the hands of those that love them.

Keith recently relocated to Switzerland, which aptly matches his passion for watches.

Kim Phan
Global Strategic Brand Success Director at eBay

Bio:
Laetitia Roche-Grenet is a graduate of University Paris Dauphine and holds an MBA from Fordham University, New York. Laetitia Roche-Grenet started her career in Sales & Marketing, working for Ella Baché, L’Oréal and then Cartier in New York. After several experiences in Marketing, After Sales Services, CRM and Retail Operation at Cartier in New York and then Paris, Laetitia Roche-Grenet joined LVMH in 2012 as Europe General Manager of Fred Jewelry. Laetitia Roche-Grenet has moved to the LVMH Holding as the Business Synergies Director in 2016. She then built the Open Innovation department of the LVMH Group.

Margot brings over 15 years of expertise in combatting illicit trade and counterfeiting. As an early member of the OECD Taskforce on Charting Illicit Trade, she has been at the forefront of initiatives co-developed alongside international organizations such as INTERPOL and WCO.

Not just limited to countering illicit trades, Margot has a proven track record in establishing and scaling start-ups. Steering operational activities in a MedTech startup has also allowed her to acquire a deep understanding of regulatory and quality mandates. Over the years, she has established herself as a subject matter expert in traceability and product data integrity with deep insights on Sustainable Business Management.

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Passionate about purposeful brand-building, I’m a multilingual marketing leader with over 15 years of global experience in luxury and lifestyle. With a proven ability to drive positive change, I work with international teams to create premium, memorable and impactful experiences that trigger growth and inspire consumers.

Across brand projects — both internally and externally — I leverage strategic, integrated and multichannel brand marketing, with a focus on digital innovation and the possibilities of web3. I’m also passionate about building a more sustainable future of fashion.

Lennart is the Global Head of eBay’s Web3 team and Head of Strategic Incubation. He has years of experience in fashion re-commerce, e-commerce products, and inorganic acquisitions. As eBay’s thought leader for Connected Products, he is particularly interested in the emerging services ecosystem around Digital Product Passports.

Laura Otieno
Luxury Expert Red Hat

Massimo Moretti
Co-Founder & CEO Solaya

About Michele Casucci, Founder and General Manager at Certilogo:

Michele Casucci is an innovative entrepreneur passionate about digital transformation. Casucci is the founder and General Manager of Certilogo S.p.A., established in 2006 and acquired by eBay in July 2023.

He was the Ambassador for Italy for Singularity University, which is located at the NASA Research Center in Silicon Valley. He co-founded Withfounders, a seed accelerator that invests in innovative start-ups, and has held managerial roles such as Vice-President of Corporate Sales at Rodale International, an American multimedia publishing company, and CEO and General Manager of Lycos Italy, the Italian subsidiary of the German multimedia group Bertelsmann’s internet portal. In 2004, he was one of the co-founders of the job search engine JobRapido.

Michael Chalhoub is the President of Strategy, Growth, Innovation & Investment and of the Joint
Venture department for Chalhoub Group, the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. Within its portfolio of joint ventures are partnerships with Louis Vuitton, Dior, Fendi, Sephora, Coty, Puig, and Havas.

Michael is an entrepreneur at heart and has launched several startups – including Sport360, one of the leading media groups in the GCC, which has grown to a 75-person business generating over 10M USD annual revenues in just 4 years under his helm. He also helped kickstart a number of ventures out of the Harvard Innovation Labs.

Michael started his career in corporate finance at L’Oreal USA. He then moved into consulting, in the TMT sector, helping US corporates explore new market expansion opportunities in Latin America. Michael also managed Michael Kors in the Middle East and was in charge of international expansion and revenues at Olympique de Marseille.

Michael is a Baker Scholar at the Harvard Business School, where he obtained his MBA. He also holds a Masters in Finance and in International Affairs from the Paris Dauphine University.

Max is a serial entrepreneur with a successful track record spanning over 25 years and a passion for creating digital products for luxury brands and enterprise clients.

Meera Anand is a recognized integrated marketing consultant working within the fine watches and jewellery industry for nearly 15 years.

Her areas of expertise include public relations, digital communications, brand partnerships, celebrity and influencer relations, and brand strategy, honed in-house for such illustrious brands as Girard-Perregaux, IWC, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co. and Boucheron.

Since becoming an independent consultant, she has advised clients such Phillips, Diageo, the Fondation Haute Horlogerie, the Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation, M&G Investments and Singer Reimagined in their development and implementation of key marketing and communication strategies.

Milena Klasing Chen works in Audemars Piguet’s CEO Office, where she is in charge of Innovation Management on diversification and brand protection. She holds a PhD in innovation management and has 12 years experience in the domain, working in different industries and international organizations.

Degree in Law and Science; Master’s in Industrial Relations and Personnel Management. Over 44 years’ experience in international work, largely based in Europe. Initially, nominated by Ministry of Commerce, Government of India as India’s Representative to UNITED NATIONS-IPS, Paris and Zurich. 1995 Director, Europe, CII, Cologne, Germany. CEO of Deutsche Bank subsidiary. Since 2004, Managing Director, Europe, Reliance Europe. Member, Supervisory Board, Innoplexus AG. International Industry Arbitrator. Frequent guest lecturer at European management schools. Op-Ed Columnist. Author of 5 books. Keynote speaker. Expertise: India & EU market entry strategies, cross-cultural trainer in aspects of doing business, M&A transactions, joint ventures, legal contract negotiations, FDI and technical collaborations.

Morin Oluwole is a luxury industry thought leader in digital transformation, business development and innovation. As Director & Global Head of Luxury at Meta (Facebook/Instagram/WhatsApp), she led the global luxury division and managed multiple product and business teams for the past 17 years.

She was formerly Chief of Staff to the CMO, where she developed business strategies for global brand partners. In her prior roles, she led Product Marketing and Public Content Partnerships for the fashion and luxury sector. Prior, she led management consulting at Sachs Consulting in New York.

Morin has been featured in WWD twice, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Vogue Business, Business of Fashion, Forbes Afrique, Fashion Network, Journal du Luxe, CB News, L’Opinion, Stratégies, Luxus Plus, Luxury Daily, Luxury Society, France 24, Luxe Digital, The New York Times and Black Enterprise.
Morin has a very strong online following and is known for expressing expert points of view on Business, Africa, Entrepreneurship, Mentorship, Lifestyle, Innovation. She has been named as a LinkedIn Top Voice, showcasing the value of her insights for the LinkedIn community.
Morin is on the Board of Directors of Biologique Recherche and Breitling and on the Innovation Council for One&Only Resorts. She was born and raised in Nigeria, speaks four languages (English, French, Spanish and Yoruba) and has lived in the US, UK, and Nigeria.

Morin holds a BA and MA from Stanford University in Human Biology and Sociology and an MA in Business Management from Columbia University. She was a Bill Gates Millennium Scholar and received the Stanford Dean’s Award for Academic Excellence – both for 5 consecutive years.

Morin currently resides in Paris.

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Nathalie Vranken
Directrice Générale Déléguée at
Vranken-Pommery-Monopole

Nina Skol is the Director and General Manager of US Luxury for eBay, where she oversees the growth and strategic direction of the luxury segment. Her 20- year career includes roles at Saks Fifth Avenue, various renowned brands, and Tech, across retail stores and the digital space. She has a passion for the intersection of fashion and technology, and excels in leading teams of all sizes to achieve growth and success. Based in the New York City area, Nina thrives on the dynamic challenges of the luxury market and continually seeks innovative ways to drive the industry forward on a global scale with an emphasis on sustainability.

Pedro is a seasoned innovation & technology strategist with a proven track as expert in blockchain, web3 & emerging technologies, motivated to organize initiatives for change, quick to see opportunities for improvement and conceptualize new solutions. Experienced leader with strategic vision, decision-making & team management skills and high attention to detail, he thrives on the intersection between business & technology, combining vision and strategy with execution both on startups and big corporations.

Pedro is highly skilled in driving cross-technology innovations that bridge traditional industries with cutting-edge digital advancements. As a pioneer in the exploration and implementation of digital passports for the luxury, retail, and fashion sectors his expertise lies in seamlessly integrating blockchain with other emerging technologies to create innovative, scalable solutions that redefine consumer experiences and operational efficiency across high-end markets.

Passionate about knowledge sharing and fostering young talent, he frequently write articles and delivers lectures on Web3 business and technology, coaches aspiring entrepreneurs, supports students in their research, and mentors young individuals with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Pedro regularly participates in conferences and discussion forums, both institutional and private, engaging with key industry leaders and contributing to conversations on the evolution and future of the technology from both individual and societal perspectives.

Raquel Silva is a luxury advisor, seasoned marketer, and co-founder of several tech companies. She advises international premium and luxury brands on strategies of the future, leveraging her expertise in digital marketing, storytelling, content, visual design branding, technology strategy and implementation, customer experience, and consumer neuroscience to accelerate digital growth with new technologies and AI. Her education includes SDA Bocconi and ESSEC Business School. She is also a European Women on Boards (EWOB) member, promoting gender equality and diversity in the C-Suite and Board roles.

Rajesh is a seasoned technology leader passionate about tackling new challenges and advancing technology. With a strong engineering background, he began his career in the technology sector in 2006 as a consultant. Over the years, Rajesh has gained extensive experience in digital technology, data applications, platforms, and architecture through his work at Syngenta, Glencore, Nespresso SA, Kering Group, and Novartis. In 2020, he joined Breitling to spearhead the brand’s digital transformation journey.

Serge Maillard
Publisher at Europa Star HBM SA

STEFANIA LAZZARONI, CEO, ALTAGAMMA

CEO of Fondazione Altagamma since 2013, she is a member of the executive team and coordinates the Foundation’s activities.

Created in 1992, Fondazione Altagamma gathers Italy’s High-End Cultural and Creative Companies, recognized globally as authentic ambassadors of Italian style. With more than 140 members and partners in the fields of fashion, design, jewellery, food, hospitality, automotive and yachting. Altagamma’s mission is to boost growth for its partners, thus making an effective contribution to the Italian economy. The Foundation’s activities include promoting the luxury sector and Italian industry in general, building relationships with Institutions, creating strategic marketing projects for companies and promotings talents, professionals and craftmanship.

Prior to Altagamma, she held top management positions in Corporate communications, Social Responsibility and Crisis Management at both Italian and multinational companies including Viacom Group, Coca-Cola, Discovery Networks e and 24 ORE Group.

Tirath Kamdar
Global Digital Leader and Board Member

Veronique is a specialist in Developing Growth Strategies and leading Marketing and Sales Transformational Programs. She has joined Deloitte in 2010 in order to extend consulting in the field of Customer Advisory and Revenue Growth Strategies (for Europe, then Africa). Later, convinced that state of the art customer driven technologies where the next frontier, she joined in 2021 IBM Consulting EMEA. She is now focusing on major End to End commercial transformational programs (marketing, sales, customer services & product/software engineering, etc.) leveraging AI, Gen AI but also integrated research (to name a few).

Wesley is an experienced corporate innovator, passionate about the positive impact mining can have in previously disadvantaged regions. He has 20 years of experience in corporate innovation bringing deep understanding of provenance in complex supply chains, industry expertise and cutting-edge digital technologies. He also serves as a non-executive director of A-Deus a Scottish & Nigerian start-up looking to bring hydrogen power to the African continent.
Since 2021 he has served as the Tracr CEO growing the Tracr platform to be the world’s leading distributed digital platform for tracing natural diamonds from source bringing you the ability to explore the provenance, authenticity, and unique story of the journey your diamond has taken along the diamond value chain. Under his leadership Tracr has loaded over 2.4 million rough diamonds on the platform at source and 350k polished – representing over 70% of De Beers production and over 20% of the world’s diamonds by value. Tracr was named on the Forbes Blockchain50 for the third time in 2023.

Yoann Lemain operates by a credo: “Everything flows”—a belief he embodies in leading teams through transformative change at the intersection of business, leadership, and technology.

With a robust academic foundation that includes an M.Eng in Computer Science, an M.Sc in Management & Entrepreneurship, an Executive MBA, and ongoing studies in the Executive Master in Luxury Management at SDA Bocconi, Milan, Yoann masterfully blends technical expertise with strategic business insight.

He has successfully driven digital innovation and transformation across Europe, Asia, and Africa, collaborating with startups and global enterprises alike in luxury (Rolex) and banking (Indosuez, Worldline). Whether leading teams or advising executives, Yoann’s diverse industry experience empowers him to deliver innovative solutions that foster sustainable growth and long-term excellence.