Raffaele Scalese
CEO with 25+ years leading mid-market companies (€30M-€150M) in fashion, luxury, and consumer goods across EMEA markets. Proven track record: scaled Il Bisonte €60M → €100M (turnaround + successful business transformation), built True Religion EMEA from zero → €110M, currently managing €120M operations across 31 countries. Expert in operational turnarounds, EBITDA optimization, international expansion, and team building. Hands-on leadership style with strong execution capabilities. Recent certifications: ESG Integration & AI for Business (SDA Bocconi, 2024). For any other supplementary information, please email at : rscalese@outlook.com.
• Leading complete operations with full P&L ownership (€120M), managing all aspects from strategy to execution • Expanded US market: established NYC office, secured premium department stores (160 wholesale doors) • Grew APAC retail network to 56 mono-brand stores while maintaining brand positioning and profitability • Restructured Tuscan supply chain: reduced lead times by 30%, maintained 100% Made in Italy, improved margins • Implemented CSRD-compliant ESG framework ahead of EU mandate, achieving competitive differentiation
• Led complete turnaround of Il Bisonte: €60M → €100M revenue (67% growth) in 2.5 years • Opened 18 flagship stores in London, Paris, Milan, achieving 25% annual sales growth with positive EBITDA • Built high-performing team from scratch, established KPI-driven culture and accountability systems • Successfully prepared and executed business transition, delivering strong returns to investor
• Built international business from zero: established Lugano HQ, created organizational structure, scaled to €110M P&L • Opened 27 mono-brand stores + showrooms in key cities (London, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore) • Developed 420-client wholesale network including department store partnerships and duty-free locations • Formed strategic joint ventures in Germany and Middle East, accelerating market penetration
• Led international expansion: €203M → €280M (38% growth in 3 years), opening 95 stores across EMEA/APAC • Managed full P&L for wholesale and retail divisions, implementing data-driven KPIs and optimizing for profitability
• Expanded retail network to 160 stores + 80 department corners; opened offices in UK, France, Germany
• Built financial infrastructure supporting company scale; led €90M licensing buy-back; established GAAP/IAS compliance
The company based in Mumbai, was fully controlled and dedicated to produce for Gucci
Focused on client’s business processes, applying the audit methodology