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I’m Federica Picozzi, a global brand and business manager in the luxury eyewear sector, based in Milano. I lead strategic planning and growth for a portfolio of House and Licensed brands, with a passion for hyper-luxury expansion and turning data into action.
I’m a collaborative leader who coordinates across Wholesale, Retail and E-Commerce to drive marketing, communication and product strategy, delivering measurable results. Outside work, I’m a certified yoga teacher, volunteer, and sports enthusiast.
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Language
Italian
Fluent
English
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German
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Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Work Experience
Global Business Manager, Luxury Portfolio at EssilorLuxottica S.A.
May 1, 2024 - PresentLeading strategic planning and business development for luxury eyewear brands, focusing on hyper-luxury expansion. Managing the business of a portfolio of House and Licensed Brands.
Global Brand Business Manager Persol at EssilorLuxottica S. A.
April 30, 2024 - October 12, 2025Executed global strategies across Wholesale, Retail & E-Commerce for one of Italy’s most iconic eyewear brands. Managed a business generating 1M units/year ( approx. €110M revenue).
Global Brand Business Manager at Persol
April 1, 2024 - October 12, 2025Executed global strategies across Wholesale, Retail & E-Commerce for Persol; managed a business generating approximately 1M units/year (~€110M revenue).
Global Brand Manager OLIVER PEOPLES and ALAIN MIKLI at EssilorLuxottica S. A.
April 30, 2022 - October 12, 2025Led global marketing and communication strategies for two proprietary luxury brands. Drove EMEA expansion for one and executed a successful global re-launch for the other.
Global Brand Manager OLIVER PEOPLES and ALAIN MIKLI at EssilorLuxottica S.A.
April 1, 2022 - October 12, 2025Led global marketing and communication strategies for two proprietary luxury brands; drove EMEA expansion for Oliver Peoples and executed a global relaunch for Alain Mikli.
Junior Business Brand Manager LUXURY PORTFOLIO – Wholesale Italy at EssilorLuxottica S. A.
December 31, 2020 - October 12, 2025Designed and executed 360° local marketing plans, boosting sales across 12 luxury brands (House and Licensed) in the Italian wholesale channel.
Junior Business Brand Manager, Luxury Portfolio – Wholesale Italy at EssilorLuxottica S.A.
December 1, 2020 - October 12, 2025Designed and executed 360° local marketing plans, boosting sales across 12 luxury brands (House and Licensed) in the Italian wholesale channel.
Marketing & Sales Analyst – Wholesale Italy at EssilorLuxottica S. A.
December 31, 2017 - October 12, 2025Provided business performance insights, product analysis, and market trends to support marketing and commercial teams.
Marketing & Sales Analyst – Wholesale Italy at EssilorLuxottica S.A.
December 1, 2017 - October 12, 2025Provided business performance insights, product analysis, and market trends to support marketing and commercial teams.
Brand Business Manager Assistant – DOLCE&GABBANA, BURBERRY, VERSACE at EssilorLuxottica S. A.
October 31, 2015 - October 12, 2025Supported Corporate Brand Business Manager in strategic, analytical, and operational marketing tasks.
Brand Business Manager Assistant – DOLCE&GABBANA, BURBERRY, VERSACE at EssilorLuxottica S.A.
October 1, 2015 - October 12, 2025Supported Corporate Brand Business Manager in strategic, analytical, and operational marketing tasks.
Global Business Manager Luxury Portfolio at EssilorLuxottica S. A.
April 2, 2015 - PresentLeading strategic planning and business development for luxury eyewear brands, with a focus on hyper-luxury expansion. Managing the business of a portfolio of House and Licensed Brands.
Education
Master of Science in Management at Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi, Milan, Italy
September 1, 2013 - April 1, 2016Master’s Exchange Program at Nova School of Business and Economics, Lisbon, Portugal
September 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014Bachelor of Business Administration and Management at Università Bocconi, Milan, Italy
September 1, 2010 - October 1, 2013High School Exchange Program at John Cabot Academy, Bristol, United Kingdom
September 1, 2008 - December 1, 2008Master of Science in Management at Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi
September 1, 2013 - April 1, 2016Master’s Exchange Program at Nova School of Business and Economics
September 1, 2014 - December 1, 2014Bachelor of Business Administration and Management at Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi
September 1, 2010 - October 1, 2013High School Exchange Program at John Cabot Academy, Bristol, United Kingdom
September 1, 2008 - December 1, 2008Scientific High School Diploma at Liceo Scientifico G.B. Grassi, Varese, Italy
September 1, 2005 - June 1, 2010Qualifications
Certified Yoga Teacher (250 h Plus)
November 1, 2024 - October 12, 2025First Aid Certification
April 1, 2012 - October 12, 2025Yoga Teacher Certification (250h Plus)
November 1, 2024 - October 12, 2025First Aid Certification
April 1, 2012 - October 12, 2025Industry Experience
Consumer Goods, Retail, Wholesale & Distribution, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing
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Expert
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