Rita Valerio

Rita Valerio is an experienced professional in the luxury retail sector, currently serving as Managing Director for Natuzzi, overseeing operations in Spain and Portugal since September 2022. Previously, Rita held various leadership roles at Louis Vuitton from September 2007 to January 2023, including Retail & eCommerce Director, where responsibilities included business development, team leadership, and client strategy, as well as Marketing Director, leading product assortment and market research initiatives. Earlier career experience includes positions as a Leather Goods and Accessories Merchandiser at Exane and Equity Research Analyst at BNP Paribas, focusing on the luxury and cosmetics industries. Rita's educational background includes an International MBA from IE Business School, a CEFA certificate from Societé Française des Analystes Financiers, and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Università Bocconi, with ongoing studies at the University of the Arts London.