Safilo North America Appoints New Leader

Safilo North America announced the appointment of Gabriele Cusani Sodano as president and chief commercial officer, effective April 2024. The company says Mr. Cusani brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record to succeed in this new role, which will focus on accelerating the implementation of the group’s strategic plan in the North American market.

In addition, Roberto Genovese has been appointed vice president of licensed brands, PR & communications, and customer marketing for North America.

This organizational change aims to further propel Safilo North America towards achieving its established goals. The company says Mr. Cusani’s leadership will be instrumental in driving operational excellence and enhancing the services offered to customers. The company says it will keep pushing its core assets—its home brands (in particular Carrera), and its key licenses such as Kate Spade New York, Marc Jacobs, BOSS, HUGO, Tommy Hilfiger, and Stuart Weitzman.