Monica Casali
- Director Italian Desk
- Email: monicacasali@yer.com
- Mobile: +1 470 805 9941
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Languages: Italian | English | French
- Country: United States
Specializations
Consumer Goods, Architecture and Design, Manufacturing, Business Services
About Monica
Monica has an EMBA from HEC Paris, completed Entrepreneurial Leadership at Babson (U.S.), and studied Doing Business in China at Tsinghua University in Beijing.
She is an experienced Sales and Business Executive with global expertise in Luxury, FMCG, and Retail. Monica has led expansion for brands such as BULGARI, FRETTE, and NIVEA, and is an expert in market-entry strategy, commercial development, and building high-performing teams across Europe and the U.S.
Born and raised in Bologna, Italy, Monica has built an international career across France, Germany, and the U.S. After living in Milan, Paris, and Hamburg, she now calls San Francisco home and cherishes its blend of innovation, culture, and nature. Her global path inspired her passion for connecting brands, people, and opportunities worldwide.
Monica is passionate about Italian cooking, global travel, and innovation. She speaks five languages, holds dual citizenship, and enjoys blending her Bolognese roots with California’s food culture. She loves spending time with her family exploring California’s beautiful nature. Years in Travel Retail made airports feel like a second home, she still loves exploring them.