2027 Speakers

Gianluca Borghi

CEO 10 Corso Como

Gianluca Borghi is Exor Group’s Chief Executive Officer since May 2023, to lead the 10 Corso Como Brand. The executive comes from Richemont Group after spending many years in New York as Head of Retail for North America with the title of Vice President for the Montblanc Brand.

Gianluca Borghi, born in Genoa, is an expert connoisseur of the Luxury Industry and he has held solid experiences in executive roles in Retail, Digital Business and Wholesale by working for leaders as Gucci, Pomellato, Boucheron and la Rinascente in Paris, Milan, and New York. He also holds an MBA from SDA Bocconi and a degree in Clinical Psychology. He was most recently Member of the Executive Committee North America at Richemont, a role that enabled him to develop additional talents in strategic planning.

Joshua Hirsch

CEO Danielle Frankel

Joshua Hirsch is CEO of Danielle Frankel, working alongside his wife, creative director, and co-founder Danielle Frankel Hirsch. His past experience includes a career in banking and media, most recently as COO of The Free Press.

Jessica Schinazi

CEO Away

Jessica Schinazi is the CEO of Away, the award-winning brand shaping the future of travel. With deep expertise across luxury goods, consumer retail, e-commerce, and business development, she brings 15+ years of global experience and leadership to the role, having held senior positions at Richemont, Amazon, LVMH, and Dyson. At Away, Jessica oversees the company’s strategic vision, operations, and continued expansion, leveraging her international perspective, luxury expertise, and proven leadership to guide the brand into its next chapter of innovation and growth. 

A Brazil born French-US citizen, Jessica began her career in New York at Richemont, followed by leadership roles at Amazon and LVMH. She joined Dyson in 2021, spearheading transformative initiatives and operational expansion, and was promoted to President of the Americas in 2022 to oversee the full P&L. In 2024, Jessica joined Away as President and was soon appointed CEO.

She holds a degree in Economics and Hispanic Studies from Columbia University and lives in New York City with her family.

Carla Buzasi

CEO WGSN

As CEO of WGSN, the world’s leading trend forecasting company, Carla leads a global team of specialists, delivering insight, data analysis and consultancy services, predicting the future for the world’s most successful brands. 

Since being acquired by Apax Partners in 2024, WGSN has expanded its offering into new industries and sectors, including the acquisition of global bev/alc data business IWSR.

When not advising business leaders on future trends, she is also a commentator for TV and radio shows, a regular keynote speaker at events, including SXSW, Cannes Lions and Web Summit, and the podcast host of Lives of Tomorrow.

Miral Youssef

President Middle East & Africa, Kering

Miral Youssef is the President of Kering Middle East & Africa, based in Dubai, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping the Group’s strategic vision, growth trajectory, and brand presence across a diverse and fast-evolving region.

With a deep understanding of the market and a passion for excellence, Miral’s mission is to unlock growth opportunities and forge authentic connections with local communities and strategic partners, accelerating the expansion of Kering’s Houses across eight countries in the Middle East and Africa. Miral is known for amplifying Kering’s collective voice while navigating the dynamic intersection of global luxury leadership and regional cultural depth.

In addition to championing brand authenticity, she fosters a strong sense of community and engagement within the Group both internally and externally in alignment with Kering’s long-term values and purpose-driven vision.

Miral joined Kering in 2019 as the Middle East General Manager at Balenciaga, where she led the brand’s establishment and growth across four countries, successfully overseeing all business operations in the region until 2023.

She brings a distinguished career in the luxury industry, marked by strategic leadership and innovation.

Before joining Kering, she held roles at internationally renowned fashion houses including Vivienne Westwood, Theory, and Ralph Lauren in the UK, where she contributed to brand development and market positioning.

Her journey then led her to Chalhoub Group, a leading luxury retailer in the Middle East, where she played a pivotal role in shaping the regional retail landscape. There, she oversaw commercial and franchise operations for a portfolio of prestigious brands, while also spearheading new retail concepts and driving business development initiatives across the Group.

Miral is deeply committed to mentoring and empowering women in the early stages of their careers, actively supporting initiatives that champion female leadership and foster professional growth within the industry.

Her commitment to nurturing the next generation of talent extends well beyond her executive role.

She also serves on several advisory boards including the Arab Fashion Council and Heriot-Watt University, where she contributes her expertise to advancing education and the future of the luxury and fashion industries.

Born in London, Miral holds a Master’s degree in Fashion Culture and Media from the London College of Fashion.