Fireside Chat with Federico Barbieri

The Retail & Luxury Goods Club would like to invite you to a fireside chat with Federico Barbieri, Outgoing Senior Vice President of Digital and eBusiness at Kering. Join us on Tuesday, May 26 for Federico's perspectives on what it takes to succeed in the luxury space in increasingly digital times. As Senior Vice President of Digital and eBusiness at Kering, Federico Barbieri is responsible for the continuous evolution and rapid implementation of eCommerce strategy for the company’s luxury brands, including Gucci, Alexander McQueen and Stella McCartney. Digital lies at the center of the Kering Group’s strategy. Federico is responsible not only for growing the brands' online business, but also for strengthening their digital brand image, increasing their online presence and developing cross-channel CRM activities and services. Federico also plays a key role within the Digital Academy program, a program aimed at fostering the digital culture within the Group and improving the digital skills of managers. ?Previously President of Bottega Veneta in Europe, Federico has held a variety of senior-level marketing and digital communications roles over the years at companies including Nike and Nokia. His professional carrier took him to live in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Finland and Argentina. He earned a master's degree in marketing and communications from Cuoa, Italy and also completed his marketing studies at New York University.