INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF ITALIAN BEAUTY
Our Team
FOUNDER
Cesare Ancherani
Cesare brings over five years of experience in private equity, specializing in the retail and consumer sectors, where he worked with management teams to drive operational improvements
Having worked across both the U.S. and Europe for a $15B AUM fund, he most recently focused on corporate restructuring and turnarounds, developing strategic business plans to successfully revitalize underperforming companies
FOUNDER
Cesare Cianciaruso
Cesare has six years of experience in investment banking in Italy and Europe, advising on high-profile and complex transactions across a range of industries, with a strong focus on luxury and consumer sectors
Throughout his career, he has played a key role in structuring and executing deals totaling over $30B in transaction volume, leveraging his deep expertise to deliver strategic insights and solutions to clients navigating challenging markets
SENIOR ADVISOR
Andrej Babicky
Andrej is a seasoned expert with over 15 years of experience in the niche fragrance and perfume industry, having worked with prestigious brands like Jo Malone, Frederic Malle, and Xerjoff
He is the Chairman of the Italy International Perfume Foundation and co-founder of Ti Racconto un Profumo, Italy's first podcast dedicated to perfumes
A certified natural perfumer and founder of his own fragrance brand, Andrej combines a deep passion for the craft with extensive industry knowledge, making him a leading voice in the world of luxury perfumes and a key player in shaping trends within this exclusive market
SENIOR ADVISOR
Laura Michelagnoli
With over 30 years of experience in the cosmetics, beauty, and fragrance industries, Laura has held key leadership roles in marketing and sales at multinational companies
She specializes in business development and brand revitalization, focusing on portfolio management, marketing strategies, and commercial growth
Laura has worked with prestigious brands like Diego Della Palma (Commercial Director), Yves Saint Laurent Beauty (Marketing Director), Maria Galland, and Unilever, driving successful business transformations along the way
SENIOR ADVISOR
Matteo Sessa Vitali
Matteo brings over 20 years of experience in the luxury industry, having held senior executive roles at Prada and Kering, where he led marketing strategies and developed e-commerce channels in North America
Most recently, he worked at Campari US, overseeing all consumer-facing business and direct-to-customer sales, where he played a key role in driving growth and enhancing the brand's presence in the US market