Bally’s Onofri appointed Brand President of VF-owned Napapijri
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Joining with an extensive background spanning 20 years in the fashion industry, she is “uniquely equipped with relevant experience in driving brand positioning and business growth, maximizing retail and wholesale excellence, improving operational efficiencies, and delivering financial performance”.
Reporting to VF’s Executive Vice President and President of EMEA, APAC & Emerging Brands, Martino Scabbia Guerrini, Onofri succeeds Massimo Ferrucci, who left the company last year.
Since 2008, Onofri has worked at Bally
Guerrini added: “Napapijri, born as an Italian brand, has evolved into a premium and sustainable outerwear global icon. We’re excited to welcome Silvia to the VF family as Brand President. Her industry experience and deep understanding of the marketplace will enable us to advance Napapijri’s growth plan and unlock its full global potential.”
Onofri said she wants to “build on the incredible work that has been done so far and guide the brand through its next phase of growth, both across EMEA and globally.”
In recent months Napapijri has opened a pop-up at one of London’s key retail destinations, the luxury department store Harrods
In January, it also launched its latest capsule collection and accompanying campaign that features Liberty
