Francesca Stocco

Francesca Stocco is a PhD Researcher in the Art Market at Nottingham Trent University, focusing on the resurgence of textile art and the role of cultural intermediaries. As the Founder of Filanda n.18, Francesca explores and shares socio-cultural narratives tied to textile traditions. Previously, Francesca held various positions at Swarovski, culminating as Lead Senior B2B Luxury Category Manager, where responsibilities included product and marketing strategies for luxury segments exceeding €120M. Other roles include Innovation and Strategy Consultant at Innosight, where engagement involved projects with Fortune 500 companies, and an internship at Nissan Motor Company as an Electric Vehicles Marketing Intern. Francesca's educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy from Nottingham Trent University, an MSc in Global Business from EDHEC Business School, a Master's in Management from EDHEC Business School, and a Bachelor's in Economics from Università Ca' Foscari Venezia.