Independent consultant to luxury, fashion and consumer businesses. Projects range from launch guidance for start-ups to marketing and distribution strategies for established brands.

Toolio is a cloud based platform that enables retailers to streamline their merchandising operations and make effective, data driven decisions.

Course: Business Strategy as an Instrument for Economic, Social and Environmental Sustainability (M.S. International Fashion Marketing)

Eponym designed and distributed sun and optical eyewear for leading fashion brands such as Alice + Olivia, Jason Wu, Billy Reid, Steven Alan and Johnny Was. Eponym also supported two in-house brands: Classic Specs and Ottavo.

Chief Trunk is the revival of a storied American luxury travel goods brand. The company launched with a select assortment of luggage + men’s and women’s leather goods in the fall of 2013. All products are manufactured in the USA.

Mary Norton was a red carpet brand that developed a significant Hollywood following; its handbags and shoes were worn by such celebrities as Jennifer Lopez, Miley Cyrus, Helen Mirren, Halle Berry and Cameron Diaz. In 2006, Atelier Fund LLC backed by Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA acquired a controlling interest.

Chanel is a premier global luxury house; its businesses range from fragrance & beauty to fashion, watches and fine jewelry.

Diesel is an international lifestyle brand; the company has evolved from being a pioneer of high-end denim into a leader of premium casual wear.