Douglas is a licensing, brand-extension and co-branding expert with over 30 years of international experience managing iconic brands across fashion, luxury, food & beverage, entertainment, automotive and sports sectors. He has led global teams and managed licensing portfolios for top-tier brands, developing rebranding and international relaunch strategies for conglomerates and family businesses. Throughout his career, he has held executive roles for fashion companies and high-profile brands, operating primarily across the United States, Middle East and Far East, with projects in India, UAE and key APAC markets.
Founder and shareholder of several DTC companies specializing in sustainable FMCG products, Douglas combines operational experience with strategic vision in extending brands into new categories and markets. His expertise extends to immersive technologies (AR, VR, XR) and AI applications for innovative product development and cost optimization through advanced technological solutions.
Douglas operates from Milan on a global scale, leveraging a high-level international network that proves instrumental in finding strategic partners and international opportunities. A technology enthusiast, he bridges deep knowledge of traditional licensing and branding with the opportunities offered by emerging digital technologies.