Morin Oluwole is a luxury industry executive in digital transformation, business development and innovation. She is currently on the Board of Directors of Biologique Recherche, Rituals, Breitling and Mobkoi. She was an early employee (#150) at Meta where she spent almost 18 years, most recently as Director & Global Head of Luxury for 10 years, growing the business from $25M in 2015 to $2B in 2024.

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.

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 between Paris and Dubai.

Leading Web3 & emerging tech strategist in Retail & Luxury, Pedro has pioneered Digital Product Passports and drove adoption of NFTs, spatial web, blockchain and other emerging technologies during 11 years at Richemont Group, connecting tech and business to drive innovation across the full retail value chain, from product design to client experience.

With a focus on creating impactful digital solutions, Pedro bridges technology and business to deliver innovative strategies across the end-to-end supply chain. He currently advises a few companies on web3, blockchain & other emerging technologies application & luxury industry, he leads of the Swiss Metaverse Association workgroup for the retail, fashion & luxury industry and a regular speaker at industry events and a dedicated mentor. He also actively contributes to shaping the future of decentralized technologies while supporting young talent in the Web3 space.

Pedro serves currently as Chief Product Officer at MetaMinds Group, a spatialweb technology company developing the foundational platform infrastructure that powers truly immersive experiences that expand engagement between brands and consumers and enables ROI generation by combining spatial computing, blockchain and generative AI within their flagship product Versai, an open world with connected virtual boutiques organized in districts.

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Adrien Genier
Director of the Geneva Tourism & Conventions Foundation

Alfonso Gomez is a swiss politician, member of the Green Party since 1999. He is a member of the Executive Council of the City of Geneva since June 2020, in charge of the Department of Finance, Environment and Housing. He is the Mayor of Geneva since 1 June 2025. Prior to his election to the Executive, he was City Councillor for seven years, member of the finance commission. He also acted as a financial director for the DIP (Department of Public Education) and the Popular Conservatory. In his early career, he worked as an auditor in the banking sector before turning to humanitarian work for the ICRC in Iran, Sudan and the former Yugoslavia. Between 2017 and 2020, he was the president of PRO VELO Genève and member of the board and committee of ASLOCA Genève.

Dr. Anino Emuwa is the Managing Director of Avandis Consulting, France. A former corporate banker with Citibank, she is an experienced Non-Executive Director with extensive corporate governance experience. She sits on the board of several organizations including Nottingham Trent University, U.K, and chairs a Y Combinator-backed tech start-up.

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Antonio Carriero
Chief Digital & Information Officer. General Manager EMEA. Executive Board Member
Fossil Group, Inc.

Arnaud (Arno) Rossi joined Accenture in 2002 and is leading the Consumer Goods and Luxury practices in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Russia. He is bringing 20+ years of international experiences in large and complex transformation programs.

With deep industry knowledge in FMCG, Beverage, Retail, Luxury and Tobacco, his domain of expertise is the supply to shelf/customer area.

Ashan Willy is the Chief Executive Officer of New Relic, the most widely used observability platform in the world. New Relic invented application performance monitoring (APM) and evolved it into an Intelligent Observability Platform that gives valuable insights and remediation to operators. Willy has 25+ years of leadership experience in engineering, product management, worldwide strategy and planning across global markets. He has held senior leadership positions with organizations throughout the Information Security, Networking, Unified Communications, Cloud Security, and SaaS industries. Willy holds a Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from McMaster University.

Dr. Beate Klingenberg
International Senior Executive and Board Member/Senior Adviser in the Luxury and Consumer Goods Industry
Beate Klingenberg is an international Senior Executive and Board Member in the Luxury and Consumer Goods Industry (BtC and BtB) with 20+ years of experience at LVMH. As Moet Hennessy CMO for Europe she led the value creation and digital transformation in Europe across the Moet Hennessy portfolio. Prior to this she was Country Manager Germany for Louis Vuitton. Beate worked in New York, London, Munich and Switzerland.
For the last 5 years Beate has been serving as Board Member (“Beirat”) and Senior Advisor for private equity hold portfolio companies in the luxury and consumer sectors, including PE Advent, Verdane and DICP/Capmont. Beate also advises start-ups and holds board member positions.
Recently, Beate was interim Group CEO for the private equity owned Iconia Group in Switzerland, specialised in creating and producing Store Design, Displays and Packaging for the Luxury Retail industry.
Beate is an experienced CEO and CMO with P&L accountability for profitable strategic growth with a strong focus on
• Value creation/Scale up
• Strategy
• Digital Transformation
• High Performing Teams & Culture
• Branding/Marketing/Retail

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Bobby Simms
Partner Spheres Ventures

Brooke Einspanier is an accomplished Associate Partner for the iX Distribution team, known for her executive presence, industry expertise, and ability to deliver results in the Retail, Travel & Transportation, and Consumer Products sectors. With over 11 years at IBM, Brooke has a proven track record of crafting innovative, scalable solutions that help clients address key market changes and achieve long-term success.”

Bringing over 20 years of international experience, I am a dynamic leader specializing in strategic management, digital transformation, and global sales across the luxury, watchmaking, and consumer goods industries. My extensive background, including tenures at Omega, Hermès, Richemont, and Google, uniquely positions me at the intersection of luxury and technology, allowing me to drive innovation and growth in both.

Biodata: Candice Pascoal is a globally recognized, award-winning tech innovator at the intersection of technology, luxury, and impact. As CEO and founder of Alfredus.co, a leading NYC-based innovation agency, she leads Digital Nation, a pioneering platform trusted by major luxury brands. She is also the founder of Kickante, a leading crowdfunding platform, and co-founder of RedBoxMe with Cartier, transforming luxury digital experiences. Starting her tech career at 16, Candice is now a bestselling author and keynote speaker fluent in four languages. Her work has been featured in Forbes, CNN, TED, and the New York Times, and she’s been named among the top global figures shaping the future of how we live and work.

Carsten Keller
CEO of Chrono24

Costanza Nicolosi has a vast experience in the luxury industry, with over a decade of experience spanning strategy, business development, and sales. She is currently Head of Membership & Growth at Aura Blockchain Consortium, where she leads the expansion of the consortium’s global luxury ecosystem and supports members in adopting solutions focused on transparency, traceability, and innovation.


Previously, she spent four years at EY-Parthenon as a Senior Market Expert for Digital Strategy, focusing exclusively on the fashion and luxury sector. Prior to that, she held the role of Senior Business Development Manager at Farfetch, where she secured and nurtured strategic partnerships across the luxury landscape.


Costanza began her career in luxury fashion distribution, managing key international accounts across Europe, North America, and Asia for renowned brands including Ralph Lauren, Diane von Fürstenberg, and Vivienne Westwood.

Born and raised in Switzerland, and a graduate with a Bachelor’s in Visual Communication from ECAL, Lausanne, David is an international Creative Director with over 15 years of global experience in the luxury and cosmetics industries. He has modernized and elevated iconic brands such as La Prairie and is currently leading the visual transformation of L’Occitane campaigns. In his role, David leads a team of 10 creatives, working together to infuse L’Occitane with a sophisticated, luxurious look and feel. His approach combines strategic thinking with innovative creativity, focusing on reinventing legacy brands through cultural relevance. He collaborates with top talent to craft compelling campaigns from concept to execution, believing in the power of beauty and creativity to inspire, influence, and drive both cultural resonance and business success.

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Delphine Bachmann
State Councillor in charge of the Department of Economy and Labour (DEE) of the Republic and Canton of Geneva

Diana Verde Nieto is an entrepreneur, business leader, and co-founder of Edify Collective, an AI-powered platform that transforms organisational content into modular micro-learning to close real skill gaps. Offering both an authoring tool and a learning platform, Edify Collective enables companies to create training that is easy to track, engaging, and built for impact. A multi-exit founder with over 20 years’ experience scaling businesses in global markets, Diana also serves on the boards of Watts 1874 and the British Beauty Council. Recognised by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader, she is the author of Reimagining Luxury.

Dr. Fatima Al Arabi has earned a reputation as a thought leader in global wealth management, Socially Responsible Investments, Impact investing and Islamic finance. She has been sought out to develop and manage global strategies addressing industry 4.0 Fintech challenges and opportunities for global industrial and financial institutions. She has contributed to a number of research initiatives and case studies at three of the most renowned Executive Business Schools, including her work as a strategic advisor to the largest European and Gulf states-based SWFs (sovereign wealth funds).
Additionally, Fatima has been invited as a keynote speaker and panelist, to address industry, academic, and government groups worldwide (Sharjah FDI forum, AIM Dubai).

With nearly 25 years of leadership experience in private banking, Fatima has drawn upon a forward-thinking, holistic approach to wealth planning, corporate M&A deals, and complex asset financing in building long-term relationships of trust with ultra-high-net-worth clients worldwide. Today, as the Founder and President of ALAF CAPITAL SA, she utilizes her understanding of global markets and financial structures, as well as her risk management mindset and expertise in anticipating market trends, in advising individuals and families with dynamic portfolios and complex needs.

Fatima quickly became part of a new era in global wealth management. Earlier in her career, she accepted a position as a Senior Relationship Manager for the National Commercial Bank’s Private Banking division in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Here, she led the launch of the Kingdom’s first private banking business dedicated exclusively to high-net-worth women. She was consistently recruited to build and manage thriving private banking businesses—with a focus on wealth management and high-net-worth investors, serving in leadership positions with The Pictet Group, Citibank EMEA, BNP Paribas Private, Bank of China (Suisse SA), and Bank Julius Baer. In each position, she has played an important role in shaping the bank’s go-to-market strategy for Gulf and eastern Mediterranean markets.

Fatima is a holder of:

Ph.D. in Finance from Webster University Geneva and Grenoble School of Management

M.B.A. from The University of Manchester Business School (U.K.)

Executive certificates from Harvard Business School, IMD Lausanne and INSEAD Fontainebleau.

Board Leadership Certificate on Board Corporate Governance from Swiss Board Institute Program

Connecting innovation and tradition through immersive experiences

Giovanna Graziosi Casimiro is a PhD researcher in digital heritage and open-source culture, and she currently serves as a professor at the Institut Français de la Mode in Paris, leading innovation initiatives involving AI, XR, Web3, and Industry 4.0. There, she oversees academic and creative projects at the crossroads of fashion, XR, AI, and innovation. With over a decade of experience as a producer and innovator in digital technologies and corporate digital transformation, she has collaborated with leading global brands such as LVMH, Dior, Gucci, Walmart, Adidas, Red Bull, and Sol de Janeiro. As a producer at Sawhorse Productions, her work has received multiple international accolades, including the XR Awards, Webby Awards, AAF Awards, and Telly Awards. She has also featured on global innovation lists such as the Top 50 XR by Threedium, Vogue Greece Changemakers, BishBaz InnoVisionaries, and CryptoNewsZ’s Most Influential Women in Crypto. Passionate about longevity, wellness, and biohacking—and active in debates on the ethics of AI, digital identity, and cultural futures—in 2024, she launched her own facial wellness club in collaboration with the Brazilian brand Hero Skin Beauty, in which she also became an investor and partner.

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Grégoire Fremiot is the CEO of Selinko and an expert in digital product identity and traceability solutions. He brings over 20 years of experience at the intersection of technology and brand strategy, having previously launched a successful data marketing SaaS and started his career as a strategy consultant.

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Iris Van der Veken has a background in law and international relations. With more than 20 years of global experience working in fast-paced environments including technology, diamonds, jewellery, fashion, and government. She worked on the ground in Africa, Armenia, China, India, Thailand, Sri Lanka on the implementation of different standards on responsible business practices. Pioneered on GRI and ESG reporting. She initiated and Chaired the UNGC 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 with a focus on human rights and the role of business. Iris has always been an Ambassador on the gender agenda for the jewellery industry. She has shaped many leading strategic partnerships in this context including UN Women and the Global Compact. In July 2022, Iris was appointed as Executive Director & Secretary General of the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030, based at Maison de la Paix in Geneva. Iris has recently been appointed as member of 100 Women @Davos’ Inclusive Leadership Council.

Jaewha Choi was appointed as the new CEO of Bungaejangter in June 2022. Since taking office, she has focused on creating a culture of easy, fast, and safe fashion second-hand trading. After joining Bungaejangter, she rapidly grew the company, achieving an annual transaction volume of about 2.5 trillion won (1.9 billion USD) last year.

She joined Bungaejangter as the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) in March 2020 and served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) in 2021, where she was recognized for her outstanding performance and leadership. She led the brand development of Bungaejangter under the slogan “Connecting Trades with Taste,” introducing innovative customer experience campaigns such as the offline store “BGZT Lab” and the second-hand trading festival “Parmje.” She also spearheaded the launch of “Bungae Care,” a total care service for second-hand trading of sneakers and luxury brands.
Recently, Choi has been focusing on strengthening her position as a market leader, having established Bungaejangter as South Korea’s leading fashion second-hand platform. The transaction volume in the fashion category of Bungaejangter in 2023 exceeded 1 trillion won (833 million USD) which is over 10 times larger compared to 2021. With “Bungae Care”, the professional authentication service of Bungaejangter, the paid transactions continue to show steady growth driving a noteworthy increase in the transactions among 30-40 age groups.

In addition, Bungaejangter is actively expanding its offline consumer interactions through flea markets. Since April 2023, starting with “SECONDHAND IS THE NEW BLACK” held at Seongsu Y173 has hosted over thirteen flea markets in conjunction with celebrities and fashion influencers making the #guiltfreeflex campaign viral among fashion communities and Generation Z.

Choi holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Korea University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Before joining Bungaejangter, she gained experience in the IT platform business as the head of YouTube user marketing at Google Korea. She also successfully launched the Goose Island brand in the Chinese and Korean markets as the Asia Craft Beer Marketing Director at AB-Inbev, the world’s largest beer company. Additionally, she has diverse experience as a professional manager, consulting on strategies for various companies at the global consulting firm Bain & Company and founding a fashion startup.

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Jemma Tadd
Director of Fashion at eBay

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.

Leticia Caminero is an international intellectual property expert and strategic communicator with over 15 years of experience advising global institutions, creators, and organizations on the protection and strategic use of intangible assets. She is also the host of Intangiblia, a podcast that explores global IP trends through storytelling, legal insight, and real-world case studies.

Leticia’s legal career spans roles within international organizations, including the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the World Trade Organization (WTO). She has led communications and legal enablement projects, helped shape brand and IP strategies, and developed flagship storytelling platforms.

Her private sector background includes co-founding a boutique IP law firm and managing an IP department in a leading law firm. Her work has involved complex trademark portfolios, cross-border legal strategies, client advisory, and dispute resolution, including serving as an arbitrator and domain name panelist.

Leticia holds a Master of Law (LL.M.) from the University of Cambridge, specializing in intellectual property, WTO law, and international environmental law, as well as a Bachelor of Law (LL.B.), Magna Cum Laude, from Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) in the Dominican Republic. She is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

Through her podcast Intangiblia, Leticia brings IP law into public conversation by highlighting its role in technology, fashion, AI, cultural heritage, and business. Her work blends legal clarity with cultural relevance, making her a trusted voice in the evolving global IP landscape.

Lisa Givens Luedde is Head of Global Digital Strategy & Expansion at Nespresso, where she is driving global transformation initiatives that blend human-centric design with intelligent technology. As the leader of Nespresso’s Digital Product, Experience and Portfolio teams, Lisa is the architect behind Nespresso’s new digital experience vision, which is being built around “moments that matter,” and she is championing a mindset shift toward emotional intelligence, personalization, and responsible data use. A long time veteran of Digital Transformation on heritage brands, she brings deep expertise to the question of how heritage and innovation can co-exist—drawing on her work scaling digital product portfolios that deliver exponential incremental value while preserving brand integrity, deepening customer loyalty, and growth across digital channels.

Luigi Feola is a Managing Partner at L Catterton Europe. He brings more than 25 years of experience in the global luxury and consumer retail sector. Mr. Feola was most recently Senior Managing Director, Europe and Joint Head of Consumer with Temasek, the Singapore-headquartered investment company. During his tenure with Temasek, he led and successfully completed several European-focused investments for the firm. Prior to his role at Temasek, Mr. Feola served as President of Value Retail, a leading developer and operator of luxury outlet centers across Europe and Asia. He spent the first 21 years of his professional career at Procter & Gamble, where he rose to take on numerous senior leadership roles, including Head of Global M&A for Beauty and Head of Global Luxury Brands.

Mr. Feola received a B.A. summa cum laude in Business and Economics from University of Messina in Italy and an M.B.A. from Luigi Bocconi University, including the International Exchange Program at the University of California at Berkeley.

Meera Anand is a recognised consultant who has worked in the fine watches and jewellery industry for nearly 15 years. Her expertise includes public relations, communications, brand partnerships, and strategy, developed during her time in-house at Girard-Perregaux, IWC, Van Cleef & Arpels, Tiffany & Co., and Boucheron.

Since founding Meeriad Consulting, she has advised clients such as Chopard, Phillips, Diageo, the Fondation Haute Horlogerie, the Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation, M&G Investments, and Singer Reimagined on the development and implementation of key marketing and communication strategies.

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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.

A career diplomat belonging to 1992-batch of Indian Foreign Service, Mridul Kumar is currently serving as Ambassador of India to Switzerland since 19 June 2023. Prior to this, he served as Additional Secretary in charge of European affairs in the Ministry of External Affairs.

He previously served as India’s High Commissioner to Malaysia from February 2018 to July 2021 and Consul General in Cape Town, South Africa from June 2009 to June 2012.

He has varied experience of diplomatic assignments, having worked in Indian Missions in Egypt (1994-1996), Morocco (1996-1999) and the UK (2002-2005). At Headquarters, he worked in the UN and Europe West Divisions and served as the Deputy Chief of Protocol and then as the Chef de cabinet in the office of MOS for External Affairs and Information & Broadcasting.

Kumar was Joint Secretary in the Ministry in charge of Coordination, Parliament and VIP Division (November 2012-May 2013) and then headed the Gulf & Hajj Division (May 2013- February 2018). He was the coordinator for the annual Hajj pilgrimage in 2014, 2015 and 2016. He also coordinated the evacuation of Indian nationals from Iraq (2014) and Yemen (2015) during war times. He further handled two major international conferences as the Chief Coordinator – the 16th World Sanskrit Conference in Bangkok (28 June- 2 July 2015) and the 10th World Hindi Conference, Bhopal (10-12 September 2015).

He did his schooling from Delhi and subsequently graduated from Delhi College of Engineering in 1990 in Electronics and Communications. He attended a Management programme from IIM, Bangalore and another course on Leadership and Management from Judge Business School, Cambridge University, the UK(2013). He received a diploma in Foreign Service Program (2000-2001) from Balliol College, Oxford University.

Prior to joining the Foreign Service, he briefly worked as probationary officer in the Indian Railways (Signals and Telecommunication) in 1992.

He speaks Hindi, English and Arabic. His hobbies include trekking (led a group of pilgrims to Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra in 2009), cricket, painting, cookery and music. He is married to late Mrs. Sumita Goyal and they have two daughters (25 and 23 years old).

Nathalie Vranken
CEO of the group Vranken Pommery Monopole

With 25 years of experience in the luxury sector, Olivia Crouan is a distinguished C-Level executive known for her deep understanding of the needs of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI). Her expertise spans various fields, including Wine & Spirits, Watchmaking, and Hospitality, where she has significantly contributed to shape prestigious brands within the LVMH group and elevate Audemars Piguet to a new league.

A result-driven brand architect, Olivia has a proven track record of managing multi-million Euro P&L and crafting compelling strategies that inspire teams and partners to achieve extraordinary results.
She is now Executive Luxury Advisor accompanying brands & entrepreneurs on their growth journey. She aspires to lead and turn raw gems into a thriving business and contribute to the future of luxury.
A certified Board Member based in Switzerland since September 2024, Olivia is passionate about perpetuating conscious luxury and craftsmanship. She believes that luxury must return to its roots, embrace its cultural role in enlightening the world. Her approach to sustainable growth involves leading with care, aligning closely with founders’ vision while balancing creativity with business acumen. She empowers teams by placing the client at the core of her strategies, unlocking their full potential.

Holding a Master’s degree in Economics and Marketing from ESCP Europe, Olivia began her career as a Marketing Manager at Moët Hennessy, where she worked on iconic brands such as Dom Pérignon, Moët & Chandon and Belvedere Vodka for a decade. In 2010, she advanced to the role of Krug International Marketing and Communication Director where she rebuilt and deployed brand fundamentals and positioning across the world. She later returned to Hennessy to spearhead the brand’s 250th anniversary and took over the role of Global VP Marketing for Hennessy Rare Cognac Collection, where she recommended and implemented a new business unit dedicated to addressing UHNWI needs – from the crafting to the selling.
In 2018, Olivia made a significant shift to high-end watchmaking by joining Audemars Piguet as Chief Brand Officer and member of the executive committee. Captivated by the singularity of this family-owned Manufacture, she nurtured and elevated Audemars Piguet’s values to a broader global audience, designing omnichannel strategies to project it towards a referent brand beyond watchmaking.

Olivia is a mother of 2 sons. Outside of her professional pursuits, she values curiosity & human connections, which takes her to travel across all continents, meet artists in their workshops, attend contemporary ballets, visit art and design fairs and museums, enjoy moments of tastemaking surrounded by Chefs & Winemakers.

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Rachel Daydou
Partner Luxury Innovation Sustainability EY Fabernovel

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Rajesh Shanmugasundaram
Chief Technology Officer at BREITLING

ROBERTO EGGS Of Italian-Swiss nationalities, Roberto Eggs graduated in 1991 in Economics and
Management at the University of Fribourg, with subsequent specializations at the London Business
School and IMD in Lausanne.

He began his professional career in 1992 as International Marketing Manager for the Nestlé Nespresso, before becoming General Manager of Nespresso France. In 2002 he returned to Nestlé Nespresso’s headquarters where he held the position of Worldwide Vice President for the Consumer and Business divisions until 2008. In January 2008 he was promoted Chairman and CEO of Nestlé Super Premium S.A.

In 2009, he joined LVMH as President of Louis Vuitton EMEA. Six years later, he joined Moncler as Chief Operating Officer and in July 2017 he became Chief Marketing & Operating Officer. Since 2021, Roberto Eggs serves as Chief Business Strategy & Global Market Officer and is an Executive Board Member of Moncler Group.

Roberto is also a passionate watch collector and is Chairman of Girard Perregaux and Ulysse Nardin.

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Serge Maillard
Publisher at Europa Star HBM SA

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Stephen Morgan, Managing Director, Lifestyle & Media Advisory, Phronesis Partners

Sophie Heurtault Malherbe is an experienced professional in the field of finance and management. She recently joined the executive team of the Fédération des Entreprises Romandes (FER) Genève as Deputy Director General in charge of administration and finance. Starting January 1, 2024, she oversees various crucial internal aspects, including accounting, finance, social and environmental issues, information systems, information security, and general services.

Sophie Heurtault Malherbe holds a strong academic background, including an Advanced Vocational Diploma in Accounting and Management (BTS), a Diploma in Accounting and Financial Studies (DECF), and a Federal Diploma as an Expert in Finance and Controlling. Her impressive career includes several executive positions, such as Director of Finance and Management at Transports Publics Genevois from 2017 to 2023, and Financial Director for the City of Geneva from 2010 to 2017. Previously, she held similar roles at the Department of Construction and Information Technology for the State of Geneva between 2007 and 2010, and was Director of Accounting at the regional headquarters of Air France for Central Europe from 1998 to 2005.

Throughout her career, Sophie Heurtault Malherbe has demonstrated exceptional ability in holding cross-functional leadership positions in client-oriented organizations. Her skills and experience are particularly suited to the complex and multifaceted environment of FER Genève. Philippe Fleury, Director General of FER Genève, emphasized that her client service experience aligns perfectly with the organization’s priority of serving businesses.

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Stephanie Crespin
CEO Reflaunt

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Takuya Onuki
General Manager of Global Business Development at TOPPAN
Board of Director at Selinko


Takuya is the General Manager of Global Business Development at TOPPAN and a Board of Director at Selinko, bringing over 25 years of experience in security printing technology. He possesses extensive expertise spanning various domains, from banknotes, ID documents, and brand protection to IC chip-based secure technologies like smartcards and RFIDs.

With over five years of business experience in the United States, Takuya has a proven track record of delivering security solutions to US government agencies and brands. His business development experience also extends across Western Europe, Southeast Asia, and China, underscoring his broad international perspective and comprehensive knowledge in the security field.

Vikram VENKATARAVANA is a seasoned technologist driving innovation in digital and channel-less commerce for global consumer brands. He’s passionate about enhancing both consumer and developer experiences through best fit ecosystems.

Yann Marois is Vice-President Brand Building at Philip Morris International (PMI).

Yann is passionate about building meaningful and differentiated brands. A brand strategist at heart, he spent the past two decades working with global brands and focusing on crafting unique consumer experiences.

Joining PMI in 2019, he leads brand strategy, creative studio and design for PMI’s innovative and award-winning #smokefree products including IQOS, PMI’s iconic, category-leading global brand and has redefined the tobacco/nicotine space. Together with his teams, they are building VEEV, LIL, and ZYN to deliver PMI’s mission to replace every cigarette for ALL adult smokers who don’t quit and deploy the smoke-free portfolio at scale to unlock and drive growth.

Prior to PMI, Yann worked at Bacardi where he served as Senior Vice President, CMO of Grey Goose Vodka and at the Estée Lauder Companies before that.

Yoann Lemain drives digital innovation and performance across Europe, Asia and Africa, advising executives and leading teams in both startups and global companies. In the luxury sector, he has worked with Louis Vuitton, Rolex, ID Genève, and Rastey and Lapthorn.

He blends technical expertise with strategic vision, holding four master’s degrees from leading institutions including SDA Bocconi in luxury management, business administration, business management and engineering.

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.

Alessandro Valenti, CEO at GIVENCHY

Andreas Altmann
Founder and President of GIBERG

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.

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.

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.

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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Prior to joining Bonhams, Nouri was the CEO of the watch and jewellery company Piaget for seven years, and a private equity partner at the Mirabaud Group, a Swiss private bank. She also worked at Cartier for ten years in several positions, including management of its jewelry, watches, and retail merchandising.

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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.

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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Directrice Générale Déléguée at
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Kim Phan
Global Strategic Brand Success Director at eBay

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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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.