Building brands with strategy and style
From leadership roles at Pomellato and Gianni Carità to a defining chapter at Swarovski, where I was entrusted with building the European jewelry division from scratch and leading its growth across global markets, my career has traced every facet of brand and product development.
My work today spans jewelry and fashion brand consulting, teaching, international speaking and being an editorial voice with over 30 years of experience at the intersection of creativity and commerce. I bring a unique perspective to advising my global clients, blending commercial insight with aesthetic intuition. Fluent in three languages and active across global markets, I offer a rare, 360-degree view of the jewelry industry, connecting ideas across cultures, generations, and trends.
With sharp strategic thinking, aesthetic intuition, and an international perspective grounded in decades of experience, I help brands craft distinctive identities that connect and resonate across markets. Wherever you are in your brand journey, from repositioning to global growth, I help you bring strategy and style together to write your next chapter.
Working with Donatella has been a precious experience for all of us at Calvin Klein Watches and Jewelry.
Carlo Giordanetti – Creative Director at SWATCH International
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An International perspective
I’ve spent my career working across borders, professionally, culturally, and linguistically. Fluent in Italian, English and French, I’ve collaborated with clients, manufacturers, and educational institutions around the world, helping brands evolve in step with global shifts while staying true to their DNA.
Whether advising international fashion houses or global jewelry brands, I bring not just market expertise, but the cultural intelligence to adapt brand strategy, positioning and product development to the needs of diverse audiences.
My teaching and speaking roles in Milan and Geneva, including institutions like Bocconi University and HEAD Genève, keep me closely connected to new generations, emerging voices, and the future of design. This ongoing exposure gives me an international pulse few others can offer: I see what’s coming next because I work closely with the people and ideas shaping the future of our industry.
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In her teaching Donatella brings her invaluable in-depth knowledge of the creative process in jewelry design. Thanks to her expertise in trends, marketing and brand DNA, as well as her insight into a designer’s potential, she is an inspirational lecturer.
Elizabeth Fischer, Director of Jewelry, HEAD Genève
Leading the industry conversation
As a speaker, moderator, and editorial contributor, I bring my strategic and industry insights to every stage and page. Whether I’m leading a panel at VicenzaOro, speaking at global jewelry summits, or writing for leading industry publications, I translate complex ideas into clear, compelling narratives that connect with audiences across cultures and generations.
My perspective is grounded in hands-on experience and informed by constant engagement with emerging trends, market shifts, and evolving consumer expectations. I speak the language of luxury jewelry fluently, in every sense.