Faculty

Doyin Adelabu

Chief Executive Officer with a strong background in Change Management and Organizational Effectiveness. Expert in guiding companies and teams through transformation and strategic development.

Omoyemi Akerele

She is a Nigerian executive, businesswoman and entrepreneur. She is the founder and CEO of Lagos Fashion Week, Style House Files and special advisor to the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC).

Francesca Anzalone

An expert in communication and digital media, founder and CEO of Netlife S.r.l. since 2000, and professor, she specializes in authoritative positioning and digital reputation management. He has written numerous books and regularly contributes columns to industry publications.

Aurelio Assenza

Aurelio Assenza has been a partner at Emlex law firm since 2016.
A member of the Milan Bar, he focuses on intellectual property, IT law, advertising, product compliance, and e-commerce.

Ilaria Benni

Ilaria, a LUISS graduate, combines international experience in FMCG and luxury with a strong focus on human values. A certified coach and expert in talent development and change management, she sees teaching as a mutual learning and growth opportunity.

Luca Bergliaffa

With over a decade of experience in fashion e-commerce, he leads the digital business at ASSOS of Switzerland, driving growth through innovative strategies. He has collaborated with top luxury brands and shares her expertise as a lecturer at leading Italian fashion universities.

Hala Bohsali El Habbal

Multidisciplinary designer with 20+ years in education, expert in fashion, interior architecture, and graphic design. Academic leader with strategic expertise across the Middle East.

Eleonora Cattaneo

She holds a PhD in Marketing and has led executive and luxury brand programs. A published author and consultant, she advises global luxury brands. She is a senior fellow of the UK’s CMI and member of the Swiss Center for Luxury Research.

Eleonora Chiais

Eleonora Chiais is a researcher at the University of Turin and contract professor at the University of Bologna (Rimini campus). Her work focuses on fashion theory and trend studies through a semiotic analysis approach.

Luca Cottini

He received his training in Classical Philology and Literary Criticism at University of Milan and he specialized – at Notre Dame and Harvard – in Italian modernist literature, and in the early industrial culture.

Maura Di Mauro

Passionate trainer and consultant in interculturality, DEI, and sustainability, she designs tailored programs globally, collaborating with companies and universities in multiple languages.

Renata Domingues Balbino Munhoz Soares

Renata Domingues Balbino M. Soares is a Civil Law professor at Mackenzie Law School, where she coordinates the Permanent Study Group on Principles of Contract.

Donatello Ferrandino

Donatello Ferrandino is a manager specializing in product strategy and marketing within the fashion and luxury sector.

Luca Fortuna

Psychology and Philosophy qualified. Author and Educator in the fields of advanced Aromatherapy and Psycho-Aromatherapy.
Creator of the Aroma-Test Experience, currently adopted in the finest SPAs.

Peter Gladel

Skilled in managing cross-functional teams, optimizing sales performance, and expanding market presence. Has worked in international environments, contributing to sustainable growth and increased competitiveness.

Marco Gulieri

Dedicated and passionate, he always invests in expanding his understanding of the CRM landscape, with particular attention to the digital evolution of communication.

Ivana Lanzara

She has years of experience in managing luxury wellness centers. Specializes in creating personalized experiences, focusing on holistic well-being and longevity, and overseeing a highly skilled team to deliver exceptional service.

Ioanna Lapatoura

She is a PhD researcher at the University of Nottingham with a focus on Intellectual Property law, fashion and blockchain technology.

Luca Macrì

He has been Research Fellow and Operative Manager within LeNSlab Polimi, at the Design Department of Politecnico di Milano. He has been project manager of the activities within LeNSin, an international and multi-partner research project.

Sarah Malik

She is a force of nature and inspiration for all who dream of success. Her illustrious career across multiple disciplines marks her as a trailblazer in the realm of entrepreneurship.

Lucia Marchegiani

Full Professor with a proven track record in the education management sector. Possesses deep expertise in Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Innovation, and Knowledge Management, with a solid academic background and extensive teaching experience.

Federica Massa Saluzzo

Her overall research interest lies in how organizations manage to solve societal problems. The mechanisms through which they do so, the factors that influence their ability to ultimately solve such problems and their governance structure.

Maria Lillà Montagnani

She is Full Professor of commercial law at Bocconi University and Director of the LL.M in European Business and Social law (EBSL).
She has widely published in the field of IP and technology in national and international journals and prestigious book series.

Roberta Montagnoli

She believes in the power of creativity to shape identities, spark emotions, and drive meaningful change.
Passionate about branding and communication, she joined Armando Testa as a copywriter.

Simonetta Nicolosi

She is an entrepreneur and jewellery designer with a degree from Bocconi University in Milano and a Design del Gioiello (DDG) course in Jewellery Design at Polidesign in Milano.

Andrea Olgiati

Extensive global experience in buying and merchandising at top luxury brands—Dolce&Gabbana, Bottega Veneta, Saint Laurent, Versace—with strategic roles in North America and the Middle East.

Eugenia Paulicelli

As well as being an Italianist and Professor of Women and Gender Studies, she is an expert on the theory and history of fashion. She has created and also directs one of the first academic programs in the US on the interdisciplinary study of fashion.

Marco Pedroni

Associate Professor at the University of Ferrara, he currently serves as Vice-Rector for Student Affairs and he is a member of the University’s Oversight Committee. Founder and director of D/Cult – Critical Observatory on Digital Cultures.

Francesco Piluso

Francesco Piluso is a semiotician researching media, technology, and fetishism in cultural practices. He works on LGBTQ+ heritage and is involved in national and European academic projects.

Andrea Pomo

He is a visionary leader with a strong talent for turning complex scenarios into effective operational solutions. He has built a successful career in the aviation industry, achieving outstanding results in innovation projects, process optimization, industrial engineering, and supplier management.

Renzo Raggio

He begins hir career in the Human Resources sector as Head of Personnel and Corporate Services at Filatura di Grignasco S.p.A. He concludes his professional journey at Gianni Versace S.p.A.

Valentina Rainone

C - Suite Executive (Ceo and Cfo). She worked for top companies in the fashion and luxury sector, as Chief Financial Officer of Wolford, Director of Ermanno Scervino, in Fendi (LVMH group), then in Nike and Marni.

Carlo Ravara

He covered different managerial roles at global and international level. Areas of specialization: Corporate Strategy, Business and Merchandising Planning, Business Development and Commercial Finance.

Alessandro Recla

He has almost 20 years of experience in consultancy on analytics topic, and recently founded his own company, Analytics Arts, specialized in analytics and marketing research.

Stefano Robbi

Alongside his passion and hands-on expertise in search marketing, Stefano combines a solid background in strategic marketing, acquired through the M.Sc. in Marketing Management at Bocconi University and his previous experience at Microsoft Italy.

Camilla Robuschi

Camilla Robuschi is a semiotician researching upcycling, creativity, and design. She teaches in Turin, is on the ISCB board, and has published widely on aesthetic and ecological semiotics.

Alberto Saccavini

Consultant and lecturer in sustainability for the fashion business. Works and collaborates with Blumine/sustainability-lab.net and "Fa’ la cosa giusta Trento" and many other companies, organizations and consumers associations.

Gabriella Saracino

As Licensing and Interior Design Director, she led the licensing division for many years, managing business relationships with the company licensing partners in fragrances, eyewear, watches, jewellery, home products, hotels & residences.

Maria Grazia Soldati

She is an architect and she has contributed to Interior Architecture Courses led by Prof. Arturo Dell’Acqua Bellavitis, with a special focus on furnishings and textiles in interior design.

Michele Superchi

He works at Beautystreams, a global online trend intelligence agency, where he analyzes and interprets industry developments. His role involves identifying and communicating emerging trends related to consumer preferences in color palettes, textures, and overall aesthetic directions.

Daniele Tarenzi

His professional journey has spanned across University, theater, and digital communication. He works in social media and online storytelling, with particular attention to creating content that connects aesthetics, vision, and strategy.

Alina Trapova

She completed her law degrees in the UK (University of Sheffield and Queen Mary University of London). She holds a PhD in Legal Studies from Bocconi University.

Pedro Uriel Sanchez Zarate

Professor and scholar, with a particular focus on the traditions and culture of peoples still far from mass tourism, he explores and promotes the understanding of a world that preserves its authenticity and connection with nature.

Giulia Zappulla

Visual Merchandiser with several years of experience in creating displays that tell stories and capture customer attention. Skilled in analyzing trends, spaces, and purchasing behaviors to design unique and engaging retail environments.