Francesco Pesci

Francesco Pesci is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across the luxury goods and retail sectors. Currently serving as Managing Director at Lancel since January 2023 and as a Board Advisor at Virtual Advisory Board since August 2021, Francesco holds a notable history of driving financial turnarounds and brand strategies. Previous positions include Managing Director at Valuefarma SpA and Strategic Advisor at Renaissance Global Ltd, contributing to growth and restructuring initiatives. As CEO of prominent brands such as Georg Jensen, Peuterey, and Brioni, Francesco successfully led significant revenue increases and strategic transformations. Francesco's educational background includes a postgraduate degree in Digital Leadership from the University of Warwick and a certificate in Circular Economy and Sustainability Strategies from Cambridge Judge Business School.