Growth accelerator for lifestyle brands

Holden creates seasonal collections and limited edition capsules inspired by where we live and operate; Venice, California. Their collections are built to flow seamlessly between where city life, and outdoor lifestyles intersect. Holden collections are designed with a performance fashion perspective; utilizing luxury fabrics, cutting-edge technicality, modern proportions and sustainability. Holden was born in 2002 by designer Scott Zergebel and professional athlete Mike LeBlanc.

Henry Beguelin, the creative force behind the eponymous brand, is an Italian designer celebrated for his visionary approach to craftsmanship.Born with a passion for working with leather, Henry began his journey in the fashion industry in the early 1980s. His early experiences were marked by hands-on work in a small workshop, where he honed his skills and developed a deep appreciation for the artistry of leather craftsmanship.In the early stages, Henry Beguelin primarily focused on crafting leather accessories, gradually gaining recognition for his distinctive style and dedication to quality. Over the years, the brand evolved, expanding its product range to include a variety of fashion items such as handbags, shoes, and accessories. A defining characteristic of Henry Beguelin's background is his commitment to artisanal craftsmanship. The brand became synonymous with handcrafted luxury, emphasizing the uniqueness of each piece.Often influenced by a fusion of bohemian aesthetics and timeless elegance. This blend results in designs that are both contemporary and rooted in the heritage of craftsmanship.

Holubar Mountaineering, established in 1946 by Roy and Alice Holubar, designed and sold mountaineering equipment. The company pioneered the use of lightweight down sleeping bags made with nylon fabric, which became popular in the 1960s. Holubar manufactured many of its own products and offered high quality climbing and camping equipment and supplies for retail sale. Local design and manufacturing also lent itself to introducing a line of "sew-it-yourself" kits which became a popular, if short-lived, offering during the 1970s. Starting in Boulder, Colorado, the company grew to ten stores in Denver, Fort Collins, Colorado Springs and other Colorado Front Range cities and a few out-of-state locations in addition to a sizeable mail order business.

Bonsai takes the commitment to sustainability as one of its fundamental values. We want to create more value for ourcustomers and for our company, reducing at the same time the environmental footprint. Sustainability is one of the maintopic among people, investors and companies. But among all, it means that our future is in our hands.

Fashion Box USA is an accelerator designed to amplify fashion brands into the ever-changing North American market. Known as a collective of experienced visionary leaders, Fashion Box USA delivers unconventional brand strategies propelling companies onward, achieving long-term positioning and market credibility.We believe that building communities and consumer awareness will evolve into bigger business and through our promise we build brands towards the future: creating 360-degree partnerships with integrity, transparency and teamwork. Fashion Box USA evolves all expectations so that we strive as a sustainable company, globally.Fashion Box USA provides start to finish solutions for top fashion and beauty brands entering into the North America market.At Fashion Box USA we lead companies through phases from brand ideation to execution. Our success of forward-thinking strategies is a combination of interrelated factors from wholesale/retail/eCommerce distribution, brand performance, market engagement, consumer experience, and digital optimization.

Magnum Photos is an international photographic cooperative owned by its photographer-members, with offices in New York City, Paris, London and Tokyo. According to co-founder Henri Cartier-Bresson, "Magnum is a community of thought, a shared human quality, a curiosity about what is going on in the world, a respect for what is going on and a desire to transcribe it visually."

A tenacious negotiator, I am able to evaluate and close multimillion-dollar deals, including mergers and acquisitions, strategic partnerships, and licensing agreements that offer new sales avenues.I regularly advise board members, owners, and senior leadership at companies ranging from top global corporations to niche startups on developing the strategies and frameworks necessary to achieve their business goals. By leveraging a multifaceted approach that integrates e-commerce, retail, and wholesale channels, I am able to assist the smallest companies in reaching global consumers. Additionally, I can assist established firms in overcoming entrenched approaches to embrace change and attract a new generation of customers.

Woolrich, “The Original Outdoor Clothing Company,” is a 187-year-old business providing a full range of high-quality apparel to global customers. I joined the firm to drive operations and performance improvements across sales, marketing, finance, design/merchandising, sourcing/PD, licensing, ecommerce/catalog, productions, logistics, and other areas. I reported directly to the Chairman of the Board and participated in monthly board meetings, including developing relevant supporting material and presenting results.My key accomplishments include:♦ Established new operating model and turned around a 10-year history of operating losses to achieve operating and bottom line profitability; increase gross margin from 30% to 42%, operating income from -5% to +14%, EBITDA from -2% to 17%, and net income from -3% to +8% between 2012 and 2017.♦ Spearheaded strategic research and analysis to identify areas for international growth through direct expansion, joint ventures and licensing agreements, and commercial partnerships.♦ Delivered 300% increase in shareholder value by directing restructuring, repositioning, and integration of Woolrich with largest licensee (WP Lavori); liaised between internal and external advisors to effectively manage complex negotiations, merger, and subsequent sale of Woolrich, Inc.♦ Increased top-line sales and margins while overseeing all aspects of sales, operations, and general management for Baracuta, Spiewak, and BD Baggies brands as temporary CEO of WP Lavori USA (‘15-’16).- Merger planning, from ideation to completion;- Negotiation;- Due diligence; - Business planning/Financial modeling;- Valuation;- Legal and tax;- Corporate structure;- Post merger integration. This merge increased shareholder value by more than 300% Company's project leader for M&A activities, including business planning, project coordination and negotiation.

Advisor to the Dipartimento Pari Opportunita' (DOP) of the Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri on performance measurement and monitoring

Head of Private Equity, M&A practiceFocus on apparel/fashion/textile, media and entertainment, sport

Advised company on critical business issues

Coordinated all the operational, production and marketing aspects of Mr. West's first apparel line, launched in Paris as a capsule for the most influential stores in the world. Worked closely with Virgil Abloh, Mr. West's creative director.

Created and managed company

Advised company on business related issues

Managed company at 360 degrees

Managed client-firm relationship

managed client-firm relationship