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Veronica Ambrosetti

Research & Development -Supply Chain management - Merchandising plan - Sustainable Projects - Circular projects
About

Experienced Research and Development manager, with a focus on both European and Asian supply chains for several Fashion Luxury and Design Brands. Veronica is a promoter of Responsible business, always looking for solutions in order to support the best economic, environmental, and social impacts and the achievement of a circular Business Model. An active member of businesses and organizations that support sustainable development for people and the planet. Her motto is: MAKE IT WORTH IT! My Values: Work Ethics – Sustainable growth – People Care

Previous Brands
Albino D'Amato S.R.L
Fashion World Right
Francescatrezzi S.R.L
Giorgio Armani Operations
Hugo Boss Ticino Sa
Karl Lagerfeld B.V
LIEBESKIND BERLIN
Varese
Work Experience
Head of Sustainability – LABELL-D /Consultant
Jan ‘21 - Dec ‘21
Varese

- Creation and development of the Sustainability strategy for the online platform -Sustainability Assesment creation for all the Fashion Categories -B Corp assessment follow up -Contact Brands to support Data collection process and verifications -Sustainability Team coordination -Support Marketing & Communication department with Sustainability input

Sustainable Fashion projects
Jan ‘20 - Now
Fashion World Right

- Fashion & Design Projects - Research & development, coordination. -Project Management – Events and Social Projects -Startup Projects: -To the Pointer (Product Design & Wine): Online business development / E-commerce / New products launch -RforPEOPLE: sustainable Fashion project - Product innovation and Business Development -Alzheimer Fest Gavirate: Project manager for Event & Art Exhibitions (since 6 editions) -Porsche Hackathon: advisor for Modum Shoes startup (circular project) -Sustainability advisor for startup projects (Ad Hoc, The Kim Chic, Altr.d) -Community Fellow / Bites of Transfoodmation (Swiss Embassy) – Sustainable Food System -SDGs in Tourism – Lecturer in César RITZ Colleges Switzerland -Business concept – Sustainable tourism in Valsassina

Head of Product – Bags, SLG and Textile Accessories
Sep ‘18 - Aug ‘19
LIEBESKIND BERLIN

! Planning and implementation of the Range Plan and product strategy definition ! Coordination between Product development team and Merchandising team ! Interfacing with E-commerce, Retail and Marketing Team in order to support Collection Plan decisions and all promotional activities ! Creative Input : for materials, hardware, trimmings, workmanships research ! Competitors research ! Pricing strategy for all product categories

R&D Fashion Coordinator - Bags, and Textile Accessories
Dec ‘15 - Jun ‘17
Giorgio Armani Operations

Emporio Armani, Armani Jeans, AJR, EA7, AX - Men & Women's Bags, SLG, Belts and Textile Acc. Dec 2015 – June 2017 ! Collect general seasonal inputs throughout whole development process for all brands related to research and product creation. ! Materials, hardware, trimmings, finished product research. ! Range plan supervision: check with HK development team that products are aligned to collection plan requirements. ! R&D guidance during the material research and prototyping stages, making sure that the requirements are followed and are aligned with the brand request in terms of design, quality and price range.

R&D Manager
Jul ‘14 - Dec ‘15
Giorgio Armani Operations

! Interpret design specifications and communicate with factories to achieve the desired quality and style products. ! Monitor product development timeline for each season to ensure all R&D activities are well managed within the set schedule ! Collaborating in Material research with related departments. ! Source, negotiate, and develop new suppliers and factories in accordance with business needs. ! Identify technical problems and provide advice to strive for the best quality and style for all products. ! Product development team coordination

Product development Manager Man / Woman
Apr ‘12 - Jun ‘14
Karl Lagerfeld B.V

- Collection development( from sketch to SMS delivery ) -Sourcing and Vendor allocation (Europe & Asia) -Prices negotiations and cost analysis -Strict collaboration with design and technical teams -Daily communication with Merchandising team -Special project coordination (NAP, Outlets, Gifts, Fast injections, E-commerce) -Development team coordination -Shoes collection coordination together with technical tea

Creative Manager Men's Accessories
Oct ‘07 - Mar ‘12
Hugo Boss Ticino Sa

Boss Black, Boss Orange, Boss Green, Selection and HUGO Hugo Boss Ticino SA, Coldrerio (CH) Oct 2007 – March 2012 -Defining collection framework with Head of Creative Management -Ensuring the development process schedule accordingly to the given deadlines -Acting as the key contact between designer, technical development and brand management -Ensuring target margin achievement in cooperation with technical development -Follow up of sampling processes in cooperation with the technical development -Support and manage creative research -Leather, textiles and materials research in fashion exhibitions -Managing special Collection: US and Asian markets, Outlet, Travel Retail, E-commerce.

Product Manager - Womenswear collection
May ‘06 - Jun ‘07
Albino D'Amato S.R.L

- Responsible for sampling and production process (from sketch to Production delivery) -Research of textile, materials and products in fashion fairs -Vendors follow up; supplier's orders management for sampling and production - -Contact with press, sales office and customer service

Product and Marketing Assistant - Women's Leather and Textile Accessories
Jul ‘05 - Apr ‘06
Francescatrezzi S.R.L

- Product research and developments follow up -Website, newsletters, press office, customer service follow up -Launch new boutique (mailing, invite press release, event organisation)

Languages
Spanish - Basic
English - Fluent
German - Work Proficiency
Italian - Native
French - Basic
Location Preference
Open to relocation
Work Pattern
Full-time
Part-time
Employment Preference
Freelance Assignments
Hourly Consulting
Permanent Positions
Education & Training
Marangoni School
‘02 - ‘05
Fashion Business
Fashion Business
UNIVERSITY of CAMBRIDGE
Unknown - ‘20
Business Sustainability Management
Business Sustainability Management
Milano Fashion Institute
Unknown - ‘17
New Sustainable Fashion
Fashion Business
Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy