DFA’s Team & Professionals

From Fashion Industry & Digital Agencies

Who we are

The teachers who collaborate with Digital Fashion Academy are some of the most experienced professionals in the Fashion Industry. Thanks to these professionals, our courses are highly practical and strongly tied to the real needs of fashion companies.

DFA teachers have several years of experience in the fashion and luxury industries and have developed their careers either in fashion companies or agencies specialising in digital disciplines such as Digital Marketing and E-commerce Technology.

The managers who work in fashion companies share their experience and 360° view with the students: the strategic approach, the brand vision and a pragmatic approach to customer satisfaction. Whereas, the specialists from agencies better understand the ability to innovate and the competencies in the most up-to-date and ever changing aspects of digital fashion management.

“To the lessons, we all bring our experience but also our passion for what we do.”
Enrico Fantaguzzi

Teachers & Staff

Enrico Fantaguzzi

Co-founder and Course Director

Enrico Fantaguzzi has more than 20 years experience in the fashion & luxury industry as e-commerce and digital marketing professional. He has worked for brands such as Gucci, Tod’s, 7 For All Mankind, Twinset, Paul & Shark, Doucal’s, Woolrich, Yoox.

He is co-founder of Digital Fashion Academy and EBAS E-business Association. Enrico consults for fashion and luxury brands, guiding them through the digital transformation and the expansion of their online business.

He is expert in project management with certifications in PMP and Prince 2
Enrico F. teaches Ecommerce and Digital Strategy in the course Fashion Ecommerce Management and Digital Marketing Budget in Fashion Digital Marketing Course

Enrico Roselli

Co-founder and CFO

Enrico Roselli is an experienced Chief Executive Officer, formerly CEO of La Martina, the iconic luxury sportswear polo brand.

Enrico is co-founder of Digital Fashion Academy and has a Masters Degree in Law.

His specializations include Intellectual Property management, licensing, retail and franchise development, opening new markets and developing company e-commerce and digital strategy.

Enrico R. teaches fashion business models and sales strategy in the course Fashion Ecommerce Management

Kerin Goodall

Digital Learning Manager

Kerin Goodall has over 20+ years of experience in training and education in various sectors including Fashion, Pharmaceutical and Ministerial.

She is founder of English Digital Academy and has experience in designing and developing e-learning content, implementing technology solutions, and providing support and training to users.

Teachers

Marcello Messina

Worldwide Head of Global E-Business Director at Tod’s

Marcello Messina is a senior executive with 20+ years experience in Retail international environments (Fashion & Luxury, Telco, Cosmetics)

He has worked for fashion and luxury brands such as Furla and OVS.

He helps to define objectives using Digital channels, E-commerce and CRM tools to create a seamless omnichannel retail experience. Marcello teaches Customer Relationship Management at DFA. You can find his lesson in the Ecommerce Management course >>

Raffaele Nardo

Chief Digital Officer at Dsquared2

Raffaele Nardo is a Senior Director of E-Commerce and Digital with more than 10 years of experience in the fashion and luxury industry.

He has worked for fashion and luxury brands such as Philipp Plein and Elisabetta Franchi.

He is an expert in fashion e-commerce strategy, digital marketing and user experience

Leonardo Pecchioli

Chairman of the Board at Keros Digital

Leaonardo Pecchioli, ex CFO at Gues Europe, Teacher of Finance for Fashion Ecommerce

Leonardo Pecchioli is an entrepreneur in the Digital & Fashion industry. He is Chairman at Keros Digital SA and previous his previous experiences include KPMG Audit, Guess Europe, CFO & VP of operations and Co-founder E-volve Group.

Leonardo is on the Advisory Board of several startups and is Chairman of the Board at Keros Digital SA.

Leonardo teaches Ecommerce Finance and Budget in the course Fashion Ecommerce Management and Finance for Ecommerce

Giulia Rosetti

Marketing & Digital Director at EssilorLuxottica

Giulia is Marketing and Digital Director for GrandVision in Benelux (EssilorLuxottica) and comes with 12 years of experience in the field.

Her competencies include channels integration and developing strategy across brand and ecommerce, but she also has strong experience working with fashion digital pure players and marketplaces.

Working for global apparel and fashion companies such as adidas, Levi Strauss & co. and C&A, she has developed a broad point of view on this industry and how marketing plays a role in growing both the brands and the business.

Giulia teaches Marketplaces Marketing and Strategy in the course Fashion Ecommerce Management and Selling successfully on marketplaces

Filippo Chiari

Senior Director Global Analytics & Insights at VF Corporation

Filippo has 15+ years of experience in managing Digital, Data & Insights practices, setting up disruptive capabilities for Global leading Fashion corporations (VF Corp, Kering, TODS Group)

Sets Data vision and strategy, working with C level to create data literate organizations from the top down, designing and embedding a cohesive, joined-up approach to data management across organizations.
Build Data & Analytics functions, continuously developing internal capability; sets team objective, structure engagement framework to optimize performance and Analytics adoption, across functions.
Listen to Filippo’s lesson in the course Fashion Ecommerce Management

Alexandra Carvalho

Ecommerce Operations Expert at Hugo Boss Campus

As E-Commerce Operations Expert at the Hugo Boss Digital Campus in Porto, Alexandra oversees various activities such as order management, marketplaces order processing, payments and customer service.

She has been working in E-Commerce Operations and Consultancy for over 10 years and has vast experience in international projects in the fashion industry.

Listen to Alexandra’s lesson in the course Fashion Ecommerce Management

Marco Porcellana

Co-Founder at Nosetta

Marco Porcellana has 25+ years experience in marketing and IT, in Consumer Goods in UK, Aviation in Brazil, and startup experiences in Italy and China.

He is Co-Founder of Nosetta, a DTC brand of women accessories, responsibly made in Italy.

Marco was a Professor of Strategy at the University of Turin for several years.

Attend Nosetta’s case study lesson in the course Fashion Ecommerce Management and Selling successfully on marketplaces

Andrea Dell’Olio

Digital Marketplace Manager at Boggi Milano

I am a professional who mainly deals with studying, designing and implementing strategies, innovative online sales solutions within companies by launching and expanding the business through digital & marketplace channels.

Andrea teaches Marketplaces Marketing and Strategy in the course Fashion Ecommerce Management and Selling successfully on marketplaces

Gianluigi Zarantonello

Digital Solutions Director

Gianluigi Zarantonello has been dealing with Digital Strategy and Transformation since the year 2000, combining business logic with a solid knowledge of technology.

A passionate promoter of digital culture, for more than 18 years he has been writing on his blog http://internetmanagerblog.com and in various channels to raise awareness and vision of these topics. In March 2020 he published the book Marketing Technologist. Transforming the company with the customer at the center.

He has been the Digital Solutions Director in Valentino since 2016.

Watch Gianluigi’s lesson in the course Fashion Ecommerce Management

Ilaria Sartorato

Digital Retail Manager at Filoblu

With a degree in Languages and a specialisation in International Relations at Ca’ Foscari University in Venice, Ilaria began her professional career in the commercial area of fashion companies.

In 2015, she landed in FiloBlu, fully embracing the innovative spirit and ambitious growth goals of the company. She immediately joined the Customer Care team and then pursued her path in the management of digital sales channels as Online Store Manager. In 2016, she deepens her knowledge of the digital world thanks to the Master’s degree in Web marketing & Social media in IULM.

Today, thanks to her significant experience in the industry, Ilaria holds the role of Retail Manager, strategically supporting the companies on the growth the online business.

Watch Ilaria’s lesson on store management in the course Fashion Ecommerce Management

Elisa Elena Franzoso

Online Store Manager at Filoblu

With over 10 years of experience in the retail and communication fields, Elisa has been part of FiloBlu’s team since 2021 with the role of E-Commerce Store Manager.

Following her studies in Oriental Languages and Cultures and a specialization in Cultural Management and Communication at Keio University in Tokyo, her career path has focused on coordinating initiatives in international contexts for important Luxury and Made in Italy brands.

Today Elisa is dedicated to the management of online sales channels for fashion and luxury brands, with significant international development targets.

Watch Elisa’s lesson on store management in the course Fashion Ecommerce Management

Paolo Pedersoli

Managing Director at Jakala

As part of the Management Team, I’m responsible for the international expansion of Jakala and I’m coordinating the organic growth of the offices located in New York, Shanghai, Madrid, Barcelona, London, Paris and Lisbon and leading the integration of
capabilities arising from M&A activities abroad.

Working in management consulting for more than 15 years, I’ve been leading the Luxury & Design Practice at Jakala, supporting global brands in the design, transformation and activation of their
sales & marketing strategy.
As member of the Professional Faculty of SDA Bocconi I’m regularly
lecturing Data-Driven Customer Strategy at Master in Fashion &
Design Management (MAFED), at Executive MBA and at special
projects with other international Business Schools (HEC Paris, NYU)

Andrea Di Nicolò

Ebusiness, Omnichannel & Digital Marketing Director at Luisa Spagnoli

Andrea di Nicolò is an Ebusiness, Omnichannel and Digital Marketing Director.

He works as E-commerce and Digital Director for Fashion & Luxury brands such as Tod’s, Iceberg, Trussardi. He’s currently Digital and Ebusiness Director at Luisa Spagnoli

Andrea Tombesi

Digital Leader at Dentsu

Graduated in Communication and Marketing for Corporate Communication, Andrea is a digital marketing consultant with 9 years of experience. Strongly specialized in Performance Marketing, upon joining Dentsu he expanded his skills to all corporate communication, online and offline, following numerous clients in the most disparate verticals. From FMCG to Healthcare, from Travel to Telco, up to specializing – in recent years – in Fashion.

Andrea teaches performance marketing in the Fashion Digital Marketing Course

Bianca Maria Ambrogio

Bianca Maria Tombesi - Senior Digital Consultant @ Dentsu

Bianca has been working in the Digital Marketing sector for almost 8 years, with experience gained in two of the largest Italian media centres.
After starting out in the planning of a major FMCG player, she specialized in performance working with various commodities and automotive companies.
For almost 3 years her main focus has been on fashion clients.

Bianca teaches performance marketing in the Fashion Digital Marketing Course

Maddalena Beltrami

CRM Director at Golden Goose

Maddalena Beltrami Global CRM and Client Service Director at Golden Goose.
Extensive professional experience in marketing and communication focused in fashion/luxury, TLC, furniture & design fields.
More than 10 years experience in digital marketing and communication with focus in CRM.

Bianca teaches Email Marketing marketing in the Fashion Digital Marketing Course

Marco Di Pietro

Strategic Advisor at Miaburton

Strategic Advisor at Miaburton

Equity partner and Board member at Encelado Ventures, Founder and CEO at Idea Pura.

Former Operations Director at Yoox

Watch Marco’s lesson on ecommerce operations and logistics management in the course Fashion Ecommerce Management

Gilles Gaucher-Cazalis

Finance Director

Gilles has spent the past 16 years working around the world (US, Asia and Europe) for Fashion companies such as Philipp Plein and Michael Kors in different roles around Finance & Operations.

He is currently MD of SpectR Consulting, working on consulting projects covering topics around Strategy, Finance and Operations

Watch Gilles’s lesson on Fashion Ecommerce Finance in the course Fashion Ecommerce Management

Elisabetta Pettenuzzo

Head of Communication and Content at Storeis

Elisabetta is Head of Communications & Content at Storeis, where she coordinates Strategic Content & Digital Communications consulting projects with an international scope.

Her main focus is on the Fashion & Luxury industries.

Chiara Davanzo

Brand, Communications & Content Director at Storeis

Chiara Davanzo Zamarian is the Brand & Communications Director of Storeis, where she mainly deals with Strategic Content Marketing and Digital Communications for clients in the fashion, luxury and design sectors.

She previously worked for Arper, Google, Borbonese, Stefanel and Geox with roles of increasing responsibility in Marketing, Media and Communications.

Mauro Lorenzutti

CTO & E-commerce Solution Architect at Webformat

Mauro is an expert tech leader in Adobe Commerce and Ecommerce Applications

He’s Chief Technology Officer at Webformat and he teaches Technology at Digital Fashion Academy.

Watch Mauro’s lesson on Ecommerce Technology management in the course Fashion Ecommerce Management

Monica Minervini

Visual Merchandising consultant

A recognized expert in Visual Merchandising with nearly 20 years of experience, I’ve worked with top global brands like Dolce & Gabbana and Moschino. My career blends creativity, psychology, and marketing, and I’m passionate about transforming retail spaces and sharing my expertise through training and consultancy.

Discover the Visual Merchandising online course >>

Gaetano Vancheri

Head Of Digital and Traffic Acquisition at Golden Goose

Digital Marketing Professional and Growth Hacker with a strong knowledge of strategies, tactics and tools to successfully drive the visibility and profitability of web presences and e-commerce activities.

With +14 years of vertical experience in digital marketing on both operational and strategic sides, I have developed a specific attitude in organizing and setting up from scratch all the activities needed to increase lead generation and sales and the ability to successfully operate in traditional companies that want to invest in an on-line presence.
Join his course on Digital Marketing for Fashion >>

Michele Meggiolan

UX/UI Designer | Digital Art Director at Filoblu

After graduating in Psychology, Michele continued his studies with a two-year master’s degree in Communication Design.

During his years working in communication agencies, he studied coding to understand from the ground up how to integrate human interaction with design in digital media.

Since 2022, I have been working as a UX/UI Manager at Filoblu, where I focus on enhancing user experience and interface design of e-commerce, and as an Art Direction Manager at The Brandformance Society, where I coordinate and oversee the artistic direction of the content production.

In my spare time I am a digital artist. On my page @savoydoor I express my creativity and share my work with a community of enthusiasts.