January 11: Opening Party
January 12–14: Conference & Expo
Jacob K. Javits Convention Center | NYC
SVP, Global Visual Experience
COACH
Inspired by the creative world of visual experience at a young age, Giovanni Zaccariello has spent over 20 years in the fashion industry revolutionizing the world of Visual Experience.
Originally from Italy and graduating from Oxford with a 1st Class Honors Master’s Degree in Business & Branding, Giovanni has traveled the world residing in the UK before moving to Holland and Hong Kong for various professional opportunities.
Gio joined Coach 14 years ago. In 2014, after 4 years in Hong Kong, Giovanni relocated to New York to lead the Global Visual Merchandising team. His level of responsibilities have consistently increased and for the past 4 years he has been the Senior Vice President, Global Visual Experience where he leads Visual Merchandising, 3D studio (designing windows, showrooms, and pop-ups), the Brand Events team, including the design and production of the fashion shows & Digital Experience. Under his leadership, Coach has been nominated for several accolades & awards in the world of design, retail and experience. Giovanni has also led for the past 5 years a partnership with WindowsWear to support young talent, creating a visual experience mentorship and internship program. Giovanni was named Vogue Business 1/100 Innovators this past September under the tec category.
Alongside his current professional role, Giovanni is an avid exercise enthusiast – passionate about health and fitness he trains daily & is a big SoulCycle fan. He also enjoys the finest coffee shops in New York City – a place with which he has fallen in love and calls his forever home. Coming from a small village in Italy, Giovanni is very passionate about freedom of expression when it comes to LGBTQ+ both at Tapestry and his personal life.
10:30am - 11:00am
Javits North, Level 4, Mirakl Stage
Today, your brand is your content. In a world where consumers seek to be entertained, how can retailers and brands innovate, spark excitement and drive purchasing? We’ll chat with the experts and explore how they’re telling brand stories with purpose, personality and plenty of panache.
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