Nicolò Gavazzi

Innovative high-end fashion brand made in Italy and co-created with world-renowned architects and designers (Zaha Hadid, Fukasawa, Nendo, Van Duysen, Cappellini, Chipperfield…). • Founded and scaled the brand from concept to a multichannel business (e-commerce, retail, wholesale) • Raised €100K through Kickstarter and secured bank financing • Opened 60sqm flagship store in Corso Venezia, Milan • Led all business functions: product development, finance, marketing, operations, and sales • Built strategic partnerships with Columbia University, Bocconi, and Istituto Marangoni

• Led global sales for Boffi, De Padova, and MA/U Studio • Actively contributed to the post-acquisition integration of De Padova and MA/U Studio into the Boffi|De Padova group, aligning sales operations, product positioning, and distribution networks • Defined commercial policies and supported international network growth across all brands

• Managed 25 directly operated flagship stores across major cities, with a team of 120+ people • Opened stores in key cities like New York, London, Paris, Singapore

• Led regional expansion with new openings in Seoul, Shanghai, Taipei, Singapore, Sydney, and New Delhi • Relocated and upgraded key stores in Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Auckland

Non-profit international art project: an infinite digital artwork continuously developed by international artists. • Built a global social media community with 400K+ followers • Managed artist onboarding and digital strategy • Curated global content and storytelling

• Led the international turnaround and expansion of De Padova post-acquisition by Boffi • Shifted focus from domestic to international markets

Financial Analyst Internship program, Investment Banking Division