Antonio Catalani

Antonio is a distinguished academic and consultant with expertise in design management and luxury business. He holds a degree in Engineering from the University of Bologna and a Master’s in Aesthetics from the International University of Art in Florence. More recently, he earned a Masterpieces of World Literature Certificate from Harvard. For over two decades, he taught at leading institutions, including Università Bocconi, SDA Bocconi, Università IULM, and Creative Academy, covering topics such as Design Management, Luxury Business, and Fashion Marketing. They have lectured globally at universities like Lomonosov MSU, Villanova, and Korea University, shaping future leaders in business and design. In addition to his academic work, he has advised top-tier companies in the design and fashion industries, such as Prada, LVMH, Ikea, and B&B Italia, and contributed to the Cologni Foundation’s scientific board. His unique blend of academic prowess and real-world consultancy makes him a key figure in the world of luxury business and design.