Francois Carrara
About Francois Carrara
Francois Carrara serves as the Senior Director of Merchandising Operations at Minted, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in merchandising and operations, having held various roles at notable companies including AZUR GMF, Busy Bee Food Company, Williams-Sonoma, and Burberry.
Current Role at Minted
Francois Carrara serves as the Senior Director of Merchandising Operations at Minted, a role he has held since 2017. In this position, he leads cross-functional teams in New Product Development, collaborating closely with Engineering, Merchandising, and Marketing. He has successfully implemented a suite of tools to project needs, scale teams, track productivity, and maximize ROI. His leadership has resulted in significant operational improvements, including a 15% year-over-year reduction in launch costs and a 35% reduction in launch service level agreements (SLAs).
Previous Experience in Merchandising and Management
Francois Carrara has extensive experience in merchandising and management. He worked at Williams-Sonoma, Inc. as a Buyer for Bakeware & Housewares from 2005 to 2011. Prior to that, he was the CEO and Founder of Busy Bee Food Company from 2011 to 2014. He also held a position as Senior Buyer for Outdoor Living at Walmart.com in 2011. His early career included a role as a Merchandising Intern at Burberry from 1995 to 1997.
Educational Background
Francois Carrara studied at Université Paris-Sorbonne, where he earned multiple degrees. He completed his Bachelor's degree in English & Business from 1994 to 1996. He then pursued two Master's degrees, one in English, Economics & Management from 1996 to 1998, and another in International Trade & Business, graduating cum laude from 1998 to 1999.
Achievements in Operational Efficiency
At Minted, Francois Carrara has achieved notable improvements in operational efficiency. He led the transition from Adobe Scene7 to an in-house customizer tool, focusing on quality enhancements. His initiatives have resulted in a 60% reduction in product bugs and a 55% decrease in reprints year-over-year, attributed to improved training and proactive site audits.
Early Career in Finance and Auditing
Francois Carrara began his career in finance and auditing, working at AZUR GMF from 1999 to 2005. During his six years there, he held various positions, including Financial Analyst, Internal Auditor, and Accounting Manager. This foundational experience in finance has contributed to his strategic approach in subsequent roles.