Paolo Gerani - Entrepreneur Who Believes in Young Talents

Paolo Gerani is the Gilmar Group's deputy-chairman and also the creative director of Iceberg, the company's leading designer label. He went on to study Business Administration at UCLA (University of California, Los Angeles). Promptly upon returning to Italy from the U.S., he joined the family firm. Given his keen understanding of market dynamics and his impressive trend hunting and talent scouting skills, in 1995 he took charge of the creative pipeline for the company.

His particular combination of economic background and artistic legacy (also as a collector of contemporary art) is what makes Paolo Gerani a versatile figure able to fulfill a dual lead role. He is CEO and Creative Director of the Gilmar Group, prominent Italian fashion company which through house brands Iceberg and Ice Iceberg significantly impacts the high-end sportswear sector.

Paolo Gerani is widely recognized for his commitment to backing businesses with great growth potential thanks to the vibrant industrial network that makes his native area of Italy quite unique.