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Tanya Golesic
Chief Executive Officer
Mackage
Tanya Golesic is an accomplished business executive and the Chief Executive Officer of Mackage, a luxury lifestyle brand. With an impressive background in the fashion industry, she has held various prominent positions throughout her career. Before joining Mackage, Tanya served as the President of Jimmy Choo, the renowned British footwear brand under Capri Holdings.
Prior to her time at Jimmy Choo, Tanya held key leadership roles in esteemed fashion houses. She served as the Chief Commercial Officer at Canada Goose, further enhancing her expertise in the luxury market. Additionally, she held the position of Senior Vice President at Marc Jacobs (LVMH) and Vice President of Sales and Planning at Ralph Lauren, showcasing her extensive experience and comprehensive understanding of the industry.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Tanya is actively involved in the field of education. She currently serves on the board of the Zagreb School of Economics and Management, contributing her expertise and insights to the academic community.
Laura Furcic
Documentary Film Director, Former TV Anchor, Award-Winning Journalist
Laura is a Venezuelan American with Croatian-Italian heritage. She has been in the media world, starting as an international reporter for leading TV channels and moving up to become an anchor, documentary director, and producer.
Laura’s defining characteristic is her ability to embrace and immerse in-depth in client needs. Her comprehensive knowledge of what it takes, from scripting to production, helps to create an impactful brand. This is evident from her remarkably diverse portfolio, including interviews with Nobel-prize-winning Gabriel García Márquez, Pope John Paul II, presiding heads of state, artists, and scientists. She has a knack for focusing on what is critical and weeding out waste.
