Patrizia Doni

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I am Patrizia Doni, a strategic marketing leader with 15+ years driving luxury brand growth for globally recognized houses like La Prairie, Swarovski, and IWC Schaffhausen.

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I am Patrizia Doni, a strategic marketing leader with 15+ years driving luxury brand growth for globally recognized houses like La Prairie, Swarovski, and IWC Schaffhausen. I translate design vision into compelling narratives that resonate with discerning audiences and deliver measurable business results.

I combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution across brand positioning, 360° content creation, PR and media relations, client development, and cross-functional leadership. My work spans product launches, gifting programs, and high-end events that consistently drive growth and ROI.

  • 15 years' experience
  • Joined December 2025

Languages

  • ItalianFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • GermanFluent

Industry experience

  • Consumer Goods
  • Retail
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Travel & Hospitality

Work experience· 7 roles

Global Group Brand Manager · La PrairieNov 2022 – Apr 2025 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Led global marketing strategy and 360° multichannel campaigns across digital, print, and experiential platforms — including PR, social media, E-CRM, events, and in-store activations. Developed brand narrative and visual identity for new product launches, driving consistency across touchpoints. Managed €700K+ annual marketing budget and Share of Business of €72M with 11% SOB and over 85% gross margin. Drove gifting category SOB from 4% (2023) to 11% (2025) through campaigns and storytelling. Established and led internal Trade Marketing division, aligning agencies, local brand directors, and sales teams.

Head of Trade Marketing · IWC SchaffhausenApr 2021 – May 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

Orchestrated brand visibility and market expansion through roadshows, pop-ups, exhibitions, and digital activations. Developed and executed integrated PR, media, and partnership outreach, increasing earned media in top-tier POS. Managed end-to-end event strategy for Watches & Wonders and international exhibitions, worldwide, consistently delivering 10%+ ROI per event. Controlled and optimized 7.5M CHF marketing budget and led a 15-person cross-functional team.

Department Manager Trade Marketing · IWC SchaffhausenApr 2017 – Mar 2021 · 4 yrs

Oversaw global trade fairs, exhibitions, and visual merchandising strategy; drove international project implementation and localization. Built strategic partnerships with suppliers, luxury brands, and key industry collaborators.

Department Manager Visual Merchandising · IWC SchaffhausenJan 2015 – Mar 2017 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Visual Merchandising Manager · D.Swarovski & Co.Nov 2011 – Nov 2014 · 3 yrs 1 mo
Visual Merchandising Manager · Swarovski & Co.Nov 2011 – Nov 2014 · 3 yrs 1 mo
International Merchandising Manager · La PrairieJun 2008 – Oct 2011 · 3 yrs 5 mos

Education

Ph. D. Business Administration · LIUC - Università Cattaneo2007 – 2025
Ph.D. · LIUC - Università Cattaneo2007 – 2025

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