Fashion and apparel
Finance professionals in Fashion and apparel
These ten finance leaders have held finance director, FP&A, controller and VP of finance roles at fashion and apparel companies. A reader can learn how these teams budget and forecast by season, weigh inventory and markdowns against margin, and adjust when demand or production costs shift.
Professionals to explore
01—10Arianna Ronca
LinkedInExperience: RTW Finance Director · Christian Dior Couture
RTW Finance Director at Christian Dior Couture since 2023. Other listed roles include Controlling Manager at Christian Dior Couture (2021–2024), Management controller at Christian Dior Couture (2019–2024), Controller at Berluti (2015–2019) and Assistant Auditor at PwC (2013–2015).
Brian Piret
LinkedInExperience: Director Corporate Finance · KnitWell Group
Director Corporate Finance at KnitWell Group since 2023. Other listed roles include Director Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis at The Children's Place (2013–2022), Senior Director Financial Planning & Analysis at Talbots (2010–2012), Director, Finance Transformation Team at kate spade new york (2008–2010) and Director of Finance - FP&A at kate spade new york (2000–2008).
Carmelita Fisicaro
LinkedInExperience: Head of Commercial Finance and FP&A - Group · Mulberry England
Former Head of Commercial Finance and FP&A - Group at Mulberry England (2021–2024). Also Finance Director - Consumer Healthcare at Norgine since 2024. Other listed roles include Head of Finance FP&A and Business Partnering - Group (Sabbatical cover and Maternity cover) at Condé Nast (2019–2021), FP&A Director - Direct to Consumer (Maternity Cover) at Ralph Lauren (2018–2019) and Senior Finance Business Partner at The Football Association (2017–2018).
Carmen Monteagudo
LinkedInExperience: Financial Controller · ZARA USA
Financial Controller at ZARA USA since 2024. Other listed roles include Accounts Payable Manager at ZARA USA (2019–2025), Senior Accountant at ZARA USA (2013–2019) and Senior Auditor at Juan Capellá Auditores S.L.P (2008–2013).
Claire Vass (Spardel)
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director of Finance · NAADAM
Senior Director of Finance at NAADAM since 2025. Other listed roles include Director of Finance at NAADAM (2022–2025), Financial Planning & Analysis Manager at Ivory Ella (2021–2022), Finance Manager at Enchanté Accessories (2021) and Senior Financial Analyst at Enchanté Accessories (2019–2020).
Emily Smith
LinkedInExperience: Financial Director · American Apparel
Financial Director at American Apparel since 2017. The highlight describes responsibility for financial management, capital management, financial planning and budgeting. Other listed roles include Head Accountant at Burberry (2010–2017).
Hope Wright
LinkedInExperience: Vice President - FP&A and Financial Operations · Perry Ellis International
Former Vice President - FP&A and Financial Operations at Perry Ellis International (2012–2023). Other listed roles include Vice President - Retail Finance & Corporate FP&A at Party City (2023–2024), Director - Global Financial Reporting (Retail Division) at Ralph Lauren (2009–2011), Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (Corporate) at Ralph Lauren (2008–2009) and Manager - Financial Planning & Analysis (Wholesale Division) at Ralph Lauren (2007–2008).
Katherine Brown
LinkedInExperience: Finance Director · Gu Fashion
Finance Director at Gu Fashion since 2019. The highlight describes working as a Financial Controller in the apparel industry and overseeing financial strategic planning. Other listed roles include Financial Management Analyst at HESHENG Faux Leather (2012–2018) and Car Salesperson at Bentley Berlin Official (2009–2011).
Kohl Weinbrecht
LinkedInExperience: Vice President, Finance and Accounting · J.McLaughlin
Vice President, Finance and Accounting at J.McLaughlin since 2026. Other listed roles include Head of Financial Planning & Analysis and Corporate Controlling at SPS (2024–2026), Director Strategic Planning & Finance Tommy Hilfiger at PVH Corp. (2023–2024), Director of Finance & Strategy America's at PVH Corp. (2022–2023) and Sr. Manager Director of Finance and Strategy Global Supply at Nike (2018–2022).
Raffaele Raiola
LinkedInExperience: Senior Director Financial Planning & Business Transformation · Michael Kors
Former Senior Director Financial Planning & Business Transformation at Michael Kors (2021–2026). Also Senior Director, Finance & Transformation at SKIMS since 2026. Other listed roles include Senior Director Financial Planning & Analysis at Michael Kors (2018–2021), Director of Inventory Control and Accounting Operations at Michael Kors (2014–2018) and Management Controller Wholesale at Michael Kors (2012–2014).
Choose the right perspective
Check whether the person's relevant role is current or past and whether it covered one brand or region, wholesale or retail channels, or company-wide planning. Ask them for one mid-season forecast change they made and what it did to margin.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01Walk me through a budget or forecast you built. What assumption did you later find was wrong, and how did that change what you'd do next time?
- 02When production costs or demand shifted mid-season, how did you decide whether to adjust the budget, change the order, or accept a lower margin?
- 03What's one operating trade-off you've seen—like choosing between faster delivery and lower cost, or higher inventory and lower markdowns—where the 'right' answer wasn't obvious?
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