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Maria Eugenia Ricart

Fashion & Luxury Business Expert | Brand Strategy & International Development | Sustainability-Minded | Global Market Connector
About

Multilingual fashion and luxury industry professional with extensive experience in international business development, wholesale, and brand strategy. Skilled at driving growth across global markets, leading high-level client relations, and navigating the evolving needs of luxury consumers. Passionate about sustainable innovation and cross-cultural collaboration, with a keen eye for market trends, collection curation, and customer experience. 🔹 Market Expansion & Strategy: Successfully led brand relaunches and penetrated new markets by identifying high-potential opportunities. 🔹 Wholesale & Key Accounts: Managed and developed relationships with top luxury retailers, department stores, and multi-brand boutiques. 🔹 Sales & Performance Optimization: Consistently exceeded sales targets by implementing data-driven strategies and innovative business solutions. 🔹 Showroom & Team Leadership: Directed international sales campaigns, trained sales teams, and ensured brand positioning aligned with luxury standards.

Previous Brands
Cacharel
Brama Group
Miinto
Giambattista Valli
Saint Laurent
Tibi
john galliano / Christian Dior Couture
Work Experience
Head of Global Sales
Jan ‘24 - Jan ‘25
Cacharel

EMEA and USA business development. Mangement of Agents for APAC market

Senior Regional Sales Manager
Jan ‘22 - Jan ‘24
Missoni

EMEA business development brands: Missoni, Staud, Adriano Goldschmied, Paige

Senior Sales Account Manager
Jan ‘20 - Jan ‘22
Miinto

Wholesale Business Development EMEA / APAC Clients
Jan ‘18 - Jan ‘25
Giambattista Valli / Balmain / Valentino

Jewelry Specialist Wholesale Sales Manager
Jan ‘18 - Jan ‘18
Saint Laurent

EMEA Area Sales Manager
Jan ‘16 - Jan ‘17
Tibi

EMEA wholesale business developer

EMEA Sales Area Manager
Jun ‘07 - Feb ‘11
john galliano / Christian Dior Couture

Wholesale business développer and showroom coordinator p

Languages
English - Fluent
French - Fluent
Spanish - Native
Italian - Work Proficiency
Recommendations
Matthias Schatz
Senior colleague - Head of Studio , Cacharel
Jan 2024 - Jan 2025

It is my pleasure to recommend Maria Eugenia Ricart, who has served as Head of Global Sales at Cacharel. Throughout her tenure, Maria has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategic vision, and an in-depth understanding of the luxury market, particularly within the scope of Cacharel’s ready-to-wear collections. Maria’s responsibilities have encompassed a wide range of high-impact initiatives that were instrumental in the successful relaunch of the brand. She has played a key role in building and implementing wholesale strategies tailored to various regions, significantly enhancing Cacharel’s market presence across key global zones. Maria excels in building and nurturing strong relationships with key accounts, department stores, and multi-brand retailers. Her collaboration with Studio, Production, and Press teams has ensured that Cacharel’s collections resonate with customers, elevating brand recognition and appeal. Additionally, Maria has overseen showroom coordination and managed sales events, where her attention to detail and commitment to high standards have resulted in consistently impactful presentations that reinforce Cacharel’s luxury image. Her analytical skills are equally remarkable; she conducts comprehensive market analyses, tracks performance metrics, and makes data-driven adjustments that align with commercial goals and enhance customer engagement. Her adaptability in navigating complex market conditions has been invaluable in positioning Cacharel for sustainable growth. Beyond her technical expertise, Maria is a natural leader who inspires and motivates her team. She manages a group of zone managers and agents with a focus on professional development, fostering accountability and collaboration. Her leadership style combines clear communication, empathy, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. I am confident that Maria’s combination of strategic insight, leadership abilities, and dedication would make her an invaluable asset to any organization. Please feel free to contact me should you require further information regarding her qualifications. Matthias Schatz Head of Studio

Maria Laure Mevel
Direct manager - Head of Global Sales , Brama Group
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024

Dear Madam, Dear Sir , Ms. Maria Eugenia Ricart worked in our BRAMARAIS showroom. During this period, she fully committed herself to the various tasks entrusted to her, consistently demonstrating initiative, determination, and unwavering professionalism to achieve her objectives. At our company, Maria Eugenia acquired strong expertise in commercial strategy, product knowledge, adaptability, versatility, Fashion Week organization, and the use of specialized software. She carried out her duties with rigor, dynamism, motivation, efficiency, and sound judgment. She was highly valued by both her colleagues and management for her interpersonal skills and positive energy. I wholeheartedly recommend Ms. Maria Eugenia Ricart and am confident that she will be a valuable asset to your organization as well. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any further information regarding Ms. Ricart.

Education & Training
London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London
‘20 - ‘20
Certificat d'aptitude professionnelle
Fashion Sustainability
Università Bocconi
‘19 - ‘19
Certificat d'aptitude professionnelle
Management of Fashion and Luxury Companies
University of Paris I: Panthéon-Sorbonne
‘03 - ‘04
Master's degree
International Business
Pontifica Universidad Católica
‘97 - ‘02
Licence en Sciences Economiques
Economics
Paris, France