Founded by Vincenzo Carrara, a senior executive with over two decades of leadership in the global beauty and luxury sector, CARRARA Advisory help brands, investors, and manufacturers make better decisions — grounded in data, experience, and execution.
Unlike traditional advisory firms, we combine strategic insight with operational leadership, guiding companies from idea to market. We work side by side with founders, CEOs, and boards to define the right path, and we stay involved to make sure it happens.
WE ARE NOT A CONSULTING FIRM
WE ARE PROBLEM SOLVERS
We do not follow the typical consulting firm model of partners supported by teams of junior consultants. Instead, every person at CARRARA Advisory is a senior expert who has led transformation first-hand in global organizations. Each of us specializes in a unique domain, whether it be AI and data, supply chain and sustainability, commercial excellence, financial management, or brand strategy.
This means you do not get generic frameworks and recycled slides. You get practitioners who know what it takes to deliver change because we’ve done it ourselves, repeatedly, at scale, and in the most demanding business contexts.
Our process is not about theory, but about Insight. Strategy. Transformation. Growth.
PARTNERS & ADVISORS
Our group brings together senior advisors with backgrounds in strategy, finance, and operations.
We partner with leadership teams, investors, and family-run companies to turn insight into measurable enterprise value.
PARTNER & STRATEGIC ADVISOR
Vincenzo Carrara brings over two decades of expertise in finance, R&D, marketing, and sales across various industries and geographies. With a strong track record in revitalizing complex brand portfolios and guiding distressed companies, he has demonstrated a unique ability to transform startups into global conglomerates through both organic growth and strategic acquisitions. His career spans leadership roles where he has successfully driven top and bottom-line expansion while navigating rapidly evolving business environments.
Vincenzo is known for his consultative approach, having provided strategic support to companies in the consumer products and financial services sectors. He specializes in business strategy, M&A, financing, and organizational development, helping businesses scale efficiently while enhancing their market position.
In his previous roles, Vincenzo has held leadership positions with industry giants like Shiseido, Elizabeth Arden, and Procter & Gamble, where he was instrumental in global brand integration, M&A, and the development of new business models. His leadership at Give Back Beauty saw the company achieve exponential growth, expanding its brand portfolio and increasing direct-to-consumer sales through cutting-edge digital innovations. Known for his dynamic leadership, Vincenzo excels in nurturing high-performing teams and fostering a collaborative work culture that drives both innovation and financial performance.
EXTERNAL - SENIOR STRATEGIC ADVISOR
Pietro D’Arpa brings a wealth of international expertise in supply chain management, operational excellence, logistics, and sustainability, refined over an accomplished 38-year career at Procter & Gamble. Having held both regional and global roles across multiple countries in Europe and the USA, Pietro has driven efficiency and innovation across complex environments and diverse markets. Known for his transformative approach, he has extensive M&A experience, enabling him to integrate businesses across borders, create synergies, and achieve substantial year-over-year cost improvements.
Throughout his career at Procter & Gamble, Pietro led key initiatives in logistics and manufacturing excellence, resulting in enhanced productivity, sustainable logistics solutions, and significant operational cost savings. His leadership in brand integration fostered collaborative cultures that align operations with strategic growth objectives and accelerate performance.
Currently, as a consultant, Pietro advises organizations on operational excellence, supply chain network design, and sustainable value creation. His strategic insights and hands-on expertise in optimizing global operations make him a trusted advisor for companies looking to elevate their logistics and supply chain performance on an international scale.
In addition to his consulting work, Pietro is teaching at universities and EMBA programs in Europe and Africa. Through these roles, he shares his extensive knowledge in supply chain sustainability and operational strategy, mentoring and inspiring the next generation of supply chain leaders with practical insights and innovative approaches.
EXTERNAL - STRATEGIC ADVISOR
With over two decades of global expertise in retail, category management, procurement, and business leadership, Vedran Fabinger has a proven track record of driving profitability, operational efficiency, and customer-centric growth strategies across Europe, CIS, and the Middle East. Managing P&L for budgets exceeding €800M, Vedran has successfully led large-scale business turnarounds, optimizing both financial performance and market positioning.
Throughout is career, Vedran has played a pivotal role in aligning business strategies with evolving market trends, ensuring sustainable growth and competitive advantage. His expertise spans omni-channel strategies, digital transformation, and enhancing customer experiences across both brick-and-mortar and digital platforms. With deep knowledge of the beauty, luxury, and fashion industries, Vedran excels in assortment strategy, brand development, and optimizing global procurement and supply chain operations to maximize efficiency.
Currently, as a strategic advisor, Vedran supports organizations in navigating complex retail landscapes, leveraging a vast international network across MENA, Europe, and Asia. His consultative approach helps businesses strengthen their go-to-market strategies, enhance engagement across all sales channels, and implement innovative solutions for long-term success.
THE EXTENDED TEAM
In addition to our featured advisors, a broader network of specialists and consultants supports every engagement, bringing expertise in areas such as product development, marketing strategy, supply chain, digital transformation, and legal/regulatory matters. This ensures that every project benefits from the right skill set at the right time.