About Valentina
- Programme & Transformation Direction: I lead end-to-end global transformation roadmaps, from initial business case and organizational design to full-scale implementation. I am an expert in managing multi-million euro budgets and cross functional teams across EMEA, AMER, and APAC.
- Strategic Change Management: I design the "human side" of transformation. I go beyond communication, building robust change architectures, stakeholder engagement matrices, and capability-building programs that mitigate risk and ensure long-term adoption.
- HR Architecture & Systems Design: Leveraging deep expertise in HRIS migrations, global policy harmonization, and EOR Employer of Record) models to build scalable people operations for distributed, global workforces.
- Operational Excellence (The Consulting Edge): I bring the rigorous delivery methodology of Accenture, combined with the pragmatic, high standard execution required in the premium luxury sector.
English
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Italian
Native or bilingual
French
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Experience
- GucciPrograms Transformation and Change Management DirectorJanuary 2022 - December 2025 (3 years and 11 months)Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy• Led transformative initiatives at Gucci, significantly enhancing operational efficiency across the organization.• Managed cross-functional teams through complex change processes, successfully delivering over 15 initiatives on schedule.• Developed comprehensive training programs for 5,000+ employees, utilizing AI tools to facilitate smooth transitions.• Implemented innovative strategies that increased employee engagement scores, fostering a positive workplace culture.
- GucciGlobal Change Management DirectorMay 2019 - December 2021 (2 years and 7 months)Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy• Led the development of a comprehensive change management strategy and framework at Gucci.• Reviewed operational models and processes to align with market demands.• Implemented innovative HR practices that raised employee engagement scores across global teams.• Managed cross-functional teams to achieve operational effectiveness.
- GucciDa Vinci Change Management OfficerSeptember 2017 - April 2019 (1 year and 7 months)Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy• Led one of the key transformation projects at group level, implementing strategic change management practice.• Developed a structured methodology for Change Management at project level, enhancing cross-functions team collaboration.• Collaborated with senior leadership to refine organizational structures, processes and roles to enhance organizational effectiveness
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Education
- GraduateGraduate
- Master of ScienceUniversity Bocconi2006Master of Science