Top Talent like Francesca are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Francesca Venturi

PR and Communications Specialist
Rome, Lazio, IT
Communication
Public Relations
Pitching
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Chief Communications Officer | PR Director | Fashion & Luxury Industry Expert
With over 15 years of experience in the fashion and luxury goods industry acquired across Europe and the Middle East, I have shaped the image of fashion and luxury brands through effective communications campaigns and broad marketing strategies. My expertise spans from strategic vision and original content creation, to events execution and communication budget management. I have spearheaded many successful campaigns that helped shape the image and desirability of brands such as Karl Lagerfeld and Valentino. My broad industry experience makes me excellent at press relations, working under pressure, and juggling multiple projects, whereas my cross-cultural exposure gives me the ability to prepare tailored plans of action with cultural sensitivity and emotional intelligence.

Projects

Valentino MIRABILIA ROMAE

A special international projects held in Italy

Work History

E

Founder and Managing Director

Elevate PR and CommunicationsPR and Communications consultancy service for luxury, fashion, beauty and lifestyle industry leaders with a mission to help international brands make a mark in Europe, the Middle East and beyond.
T

Chief Communications Officer

The Chrysalis LabJul 2024 - Jun 2025 • 1 yr
V

PR and Communications Director

ValentinoApr 2015 - May 2018 • 3 yrs 2 mosResponsible for planning and executing tailored integrated PR and Communications strategies across the GCC area, securing media exposure in the Middle East and strengthening brand identity across different markets. Managed various activities such as Press Day, fashion shows, global events, media relations, and celebrity endorsements.
A

Regional Brand Marketing Manager

Alshaya GroupFeb 2012 - Apr 2015 • 3 yrs 3 mosResponsible for strategic planning of marketing activities ABL and BTL across the Middle East for the British brand Jack Wills. Managed annual marketing calendar, communication campaigns, regional marketing budget, and cost forecasting.
K

PR and Marketing Manager

KARL LAGERFELDSep 2008 - Jan 2011 • 2 yrs 5 mosHead of PR and Marketing for The Netherlands, Belgium, and Scandinavian countries. Responsibilities included generating coverage for K Karl Lagerfeld and its licenses, escorting press to Paris fashion shows, drafting press releases, and planning advertising campaign photoshoots.
P

Sales and VIC relations

Prada GroupDec 2004 - Jul 2008 • 3 yrs 8 mosAssisted and advised clients on purchases, managed new customer acquisition, coordinated seasonal in-store trunk shows, and supported in-boutique product launches and exclusive events.

Education

S

Sapienza Università di Roma

MA in Cultural Anthropology, Humanities/Humanistic Studies
L

Liceo T.Tasso

Classical studies, Italian literature, History, Philosophy, Latin, Ancient Greek, Arts, English literature
U

Università degli studi Roma TRE

Certification in marketing and communications, History of fashion, Marketing, Communications

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
Chief Communications Officer | PR Director | Fashion & Luxury Industry Expert
With over 15 years of experience in the fashion and luxury goods industry acquired across Europe and the Middle East, I have shaped the image of fashion and luxury brands through effective communications campaigns and broad marketing strategies. My expertise spans from strategic vision and original content creation, to events execution and communication budget management. I have spearheaded many successful campaigns that helped shape the image and desirability of brands such as Karl Lagerfeld and Valentino. My broad industry experience makes me excellent at press relations, working under pressure, and juggling multiple projects, whereas my cross-cultural exposure gives me the ability to prepare tailored plans of action with cultural sensitivity and emotional intelligence.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Francesca are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Francesca Venturi

PR and Communications Specialist
Rome, Lazio, IT
Communication
Public Relations
Pitching
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Valentino MIRABILIA ROMAE

A special international projects held in Italy

Work History

E

Founder and Managing Director

Elevate PR and CommunicationsPR and Communications consultancy service for luxury, fashion, beauty and lifestyle industry leaders with a mission to help international brands make a mark in Europe, the Middle East and beyond.
T

Chief Communications Officer

The Chrysalis LabJul 2024 - Jun 2025 • 1 yr
V

PR and Communications Director

ValentinoApr 2015 - May 2018 • 3 yrs 2 mosResponsible for planning and executing tailored integrated PR and Communications strategies across the GCC area, securing media exposure in the Middle East and strengthening brand identity across different markets. Managed various activities such as Press Day, fashion shows, global events, media relations, and celebrity endorsements.
A

Regional Brand Marketing Manager

Alshaya GroupFeb 2012 - Apr 2015 • 3 yrs 3 mosResponsible for strategic planning of marketing activities ABL and BTL across the Middle East for the British brand Jack Wills. Managed annual marketing calendar, communication campaigns, regional marketing budget, and cost forecasting.
K

PR and Marketing Manager

KARL LAGERFELDSep 2008 - Jan 2011 • 2 yrs 5 mosHead of PR and Marketing for The Netherlands, Belgium, and Scandinavian countries. Responsibilities included generating coverage for K Karl Lagerfeld and its licenses, escorting press to Paris fashion shows, drafting press releases, and planning advertising campaign photoshoots.
P

Sales and VIC relations

Prada GroupDec 2004 - Jul 2008 • 3 yrs 8 mosAssisted and advised clients on purchases, managed new customer acquisition, coordinated seasonal in-store trunk shows, and supported in-boutique product launches and exclusive events.

Education

S

Sapienza Università di Roma

MA in Cultural Anthropology, Humanities/Humanistic Studies
L

Liceo T.Tasso

Classical studies, Italian literature, History, Philosophy, Latin, Ancient Greek, Arts, English literature
U

Università degli studi Roma TRE

Certification in marketing and communications, History of fashion, Marketing, Communications

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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