About

Antonella Andrioli has been the director of legal and corporate affairs for the Valentino Fashion Group since February 2006. As one of the most iconic Italian fashion and luxury groups, the brand has continued to attract investment defying trends during tough economic times in Europe. In 2007 London-based Permira took control of the group which at the time included brands such as Valentino and Hugo Boss. The deal was one of the largest in Europe that year, totalling around €5.3bn. Five years later, part of the group, minus a couple of key brands, was bought by Qatari firm Mayhoola For Investments in another huge deal, this time coming in at approximately €700m. Andrioli has played an essential role during these changes in management, expertly navigating any deviations in strategy while enabling the group to continue on a steady path. Coming to Valentino Fashion Group after a career involving private practice and other in-house roles, Andrioli’s foundation for her work at the fashion label was built on several years practicing in Italian law firms, and in-house positions for Du Pont de Noemours International and Pioneer Hi-Bred International.