Francesco Bertinelli

Francesco Bertinelli is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the fashion and retail sectors. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer and General Manager for Max Mara Fashion Group in Australia and New Zealand since October 2022, Francesco previously held roles including Deputy General Manager and Area Manager for Greater China at International Fashion Trading, part of Max Mara Fashion Group, from May 2015 to October 2022. Earlier experience includes serving as Area Manager for Middle East & Africa at Ralph Lauren from April 2013 to May 2015, where responsibilities included distribution development, client acquisition, and sales performance management. Francesco's career also features roles as Export Area Manager at Max Mara and Assistant Marketing Manager at Whirlpool Corporation, along with an early position in logistics at Air Liquide Sanità Service S.p.A. Francesco's academic credentials include a Master in International Management from MIEX and a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, and Economics from Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna.