 | Antonio ParasioLuxury Marketing ConsultantBased in Portugal, Antonio is a luxury brand consultant and has two decades of experience as an International Sales Director in the fashion and textile industry. As a consultant and public speaker on luxury marketing, innovation, and international business, Antonio has spoken at conferences for brands such as Giorgio Armani, Loewe, Porsche, Carnival of Luxury, etc. Antonio collaborates with the World Business Forum and his articles are published in magazines in Europe and Latin America.
Antonio regularly attends the Financial Times Business of Luxury Summit, World Innovation Forum and World Business Forum to permanently update his knowledge and learn the latest market trends. |
 | Cesar ValBeauty & Luxury Expert, CEVAL ConsultingCésar Val is a Beauty and Luxury expert with an extensive professional journey as an international senior executive in top corporations. After being the head in the Middle East for a portfolio of beauty brands including, among others, Carolina Herrera, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Christian Louboutin, Penhaligons, Valentino or Prada, he founded CEVAL Consulting, a Dubai-based company that helps corporations expand their business into the region. Recognized brand builder and passionate about “Never Stop Learning”, César was trained at IESE and ESADE Business School and has also completed leadership and digital transformation programs at HARVARD University, KELLOGG Northwestern University and the MIT. |
 | Daniel GomezChief Digital Officer, Al Malki GroupDaniel Gómez is Al Malki Group’s Chief Digital Officer at Al Malki Group, the leading luxury distributor and retailer in Saudi Arabia. Daniel is in charge of the group’s digital transformation and acceleration into omnichannel retail.
Before joining Al Malki, Daniel lead for 3 years Chalhoub Group’s Joint Ventures and Fashion business units. Before moving to the Middle East, he worked 8 years as Head of E-Commerce for Inditex in Russia. In this market Daniel developed and deliver growth all the ecommerce and omnichannel business for brands such as Zara, Massimo Dutti, Bershka and the rest of the group’s brands. |
