Ricardo Catalano

Ricardo Catalano is a seasoned professional with a keen focus on transforming businesses through innovation and leadership. With a deep understanding of the consumer journey and leveraging data for growth, his expertise spans successful business development across Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East.

His skill set includes business development, sales force empowerment, retail design, and digital integration across various platforms such as point of sale, e-commerce, email, social, and mobile CRM. Ricardo has a strong background in implementing big data and AI in marketing strategies, including programmatic media buying, RTB, affiliation, and social media.

Aside from his corporate work, Ricardo Catalano is recognized as a speaker and senior trainer at prestigious universities and large organizations like Sorbonne, ESCP, Paris Dauphine, Credit Agricole, Crédit Mutuel, and Chalhoub. Currently, he holds a pivotal role at the South Korean network Cheil Worldwide, the record agency of Samsung Electronics, focusing on data, e-commerce, digital, and offline communication & retail.

Ricardo's educational background is equally impressive, with a Master's Degree in Marketing and Media from La Sorbonne University, Classes Preparatoires at Lycée Henri IV, and an MBA in General Management from ESCP Europe.

Throughout his career, Ricardo Catalano has held key positions in various organizations, including Directeur Général France at Cheil Worldwide, CEO at Artefact France, Managing Director France & Global Client Leader Peugeot WPP at Wavemaker, Global Development & Sales Director at numberly (1000mercis Group), Managing Director at Institut Esthederm - Groupe NAOS, International Development Director at ADLPartner, International Marketing & Sales Director at BBC Language Courses / DMP, Hachette Collections Eastern & Central European Director at Hachette Book Group, and Delprado Editeurs Managing Director at Editis (ex. Vivendi Universal Publishing).