✨ Me & My Journey ✨

My Motto:  “Transform and Perform”

Transformation drives performance, and performance fuels transformation.

With over 20 years of global leadership experience across multichannel retail, technology, and digital innovation, I have had the privilege of specializing in the “3 F’s” – Fashion, Food, and Furniture.

My career spans roles in some of the world’s most iconic brands: Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, ESPRIT, Princesse tam.tam Paris, Poltrona Frau – Cassina – Cappellini, and Auchan Retail.

As a transformation-driven leader, I’ve built a reputation for delivering high-impact change, optimizing operations, and uniting diverse international teams around a shared pursuit of excellence and sustainable growth.

What fuels my leadership philosophy?
🌟 A deep belief that customer experience and brand DNA are the essence of business success. By keeping them at the heart of strategy, I’ve cultivated lasting impact and enduring loyalty.
🌟 A relentless focus on people—the most valuable asset in any organization.

A Journey Built on Transformation and Resilience
My rise from a sales assistant – during university –  to global leadership roles is a testament to curiosity, resilience, and an insatiable drive for growth. I’ve led multicultural teams through challenging transformations while fostering an inclusive, empowering environment where innovation thrives.

Roots that Ground Me
My academic foundation in Political Sciences and Government from the University of Padova—nestled in the historic Venice region—enriched me with a profound understanding of law, economics, philosophy, and languages. This multidisciplinary education shaped my global perspective and sharp critical thinking, forming the cornerstone of my leadership style.

Languages & Leadership Across Borders
Multilingual and multicultural, I lead fluently in English, French, and Italian, converse in Spanish, and treasure Venetian at home. Having lived in Italy, France, and Malta, I’ve honed a flexible communication style and situational leadership approach rooted in real-world experience and a “test & learn” mindset.

Balancing Work and Life
Beyond the boardroom, I find balance in the simple joys of life: trekking, jogging, yoga, and quiet moments of reading, chanting, and meditation. I’m a lover of red roses, dark chocolate, and fine Italian and French wines. Exploring cultures through travel and culinary arts keeps my spirit alive.

My Compass for Leadership
My personal motto: “You have to know where you started to understand where you are,” serves as my guide in life and business. I provoke meaningful discussions and inspire action in both my teams and my strategic consulting work.

At the core of my journey is the drive to transform, perform, and leave a legacy of excellence.

Let’s shape the future, together. 🌍✨

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About the author

Giovanna is an accomplished business leader with over 20 years of global expertise in international multichannel retail, technology, and digital innovation, with a deep specialization in Fashion & Luxury and FMCG. Her career is defined by leading transformational change, driving performance, and optimizing operations within renowned multinational companies, all while steering diverse, cross-functional teams toward excellence. Her passion for both business and people fuels her belief that customer experience and brand DNA are the essence of success. Her secret to thriving in the corporate world? A relentless focus on the most valuable asset: people. Giovanna’s academic foundation in Political Sciences and Government from the University of Padova, in the historic Venice region, enriched her with a profound understanding of law, economics, philosophy, and languages. This broad education sharpened her intellect and critical thinking, shaping her into a leader with an open mind and an international outlook. Multilingual and multicultural, Giovanna speaks English, French, and Italian fluently for her professional life, Spanish with friends, and Venetian at home. Her life journey, having lived in Italy, France, and Malta, has fostered an adaptable communication style and a situational leadership approach honed through real-world experience, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a “test & learn” mindset. Her rise from a sales assistant during her university days to global leadership roles is a testament to her curiosity and unwavering drive for growth. Step by step, she has built a career founded on transformative results, creating high-performing teams and harnessing the power of multinational resources. Beyond the boardroom, Giovanna finds balance through trekking, jogging, and yoga, which she enjoys with her family and friends. Her solo pursuits of reading, chanting, and meditation nourish her spirit. A lover of red roses, dark chocolate, and fine wine—especially from Italy and France—she delights in travel, culinary arts, and exploring local cultures and traditions.