Ricardo Catalano

Ricardo Catalano is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the retail luxury industry, digital transformation, and customer-centric strategies. Currently serving as the Global Vertical Lead for Retail Luxury Industry at VML, Ricardo focuses on delivering transformative customer experiences through technology, data, AI, and consulting. As the Chief Strategy Officer at Velvet Consulting, responsibilities include supporting organizations in their digital transformations for sustainable growth. Additionally, as a Techstars Start Up Mentor, Ricardo provides coaching to startups, while also advising Kumulus Water in generating drinking water from air as part of a strategic advisory role. Previous positions include Directeur Général at Cheil Worldwide, CEO at Artefact France, COO at Wavemaker, and Global Development & Sales Director at numberly. Educational achievements include an MBA from ESCP Business School and a Master's Degree from La Sorbonne University.