Paola Catozzo

Paola Catozzo has extensive experience in brand and product management within the fashion industry. Currently serving as Chief Brand & Product Officer at OKAÏDI since January 2021, Catozzo leads the brand's merchandise strategy, product merchandising, and retail buying. Previous roles include CPO at Camaieu, VP of Brand-Merchandising at ESCADA, and SVP of Global Brand & Product Merchandising at Lacoste, where Catozzo implemented strategies to enhance brand desirability and drive profitability. Catozzo also held positions as General Merchandising Manager at Joseph and Global Brand Manager at D&G Dolce & Gabbana. Early career experience includes roles at Levi Strauss & Co., Diesel, and Fila Sport Spa. Catozzo holds a degree from Università degli Studi di Torino, completed between 1995 and 1998.