Maria Milano
About Maria Milano
Maria Milano is the Chief Merchant at Olivela, with a background in editorial and buying roles at Harrods, InStyle, and Condé Nast Publications.
Company
Maria Milano is currently working at Olivela as the Chief Merchant. Olivela, a luxury retailer, has tasked Maria with leading the strategic direction of product selection and merchandising since 2021. Based in London, England, United Kingdom, she oversees merchandise assortment and aligns it with market trends and consumer demands.
Previous Roles at Harrods
Maria Milano held several significant positions at Harrods. She served as the Head of Buying for Womenswear & Childrenswear from 2017 to 2021, focusing on the strategic procurement and retail of high-end fashion items. Simultaneously, she was the General Merchandise Manager (GMM) for Womenswear from 2017 to 2020. Earlier in her tenure, Maria was the Head of Editorial and Content for Harrods.com from 2013 to 2017, where she managed digital content strategy and execution.
Experience at InStyle
Maria Milano worked at InStyle as an Online Editor from 2007 to 2013. During her six-year tenure at the fashion magazine, she was responsible for overseeing digital content, ensuring the online presence effectively reflected the brand's ethos and appeal. Her role involved curating editorial content that catered to the magazine's audience.
Position at Condé Nast
At Condé Nast Publications, Maria Milano was the Executive Editor from 2002 to 2007. Her responsibilities included supervising editorial operations and contributing to the formulation of publishing strategies for multiple high-profile magazines. She played a key role in content creation and direction to maintain the high standards expected from Condé Nast publications.
Education and Academic Background
Maria Milano holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from McGill University, where she studied from 1996 to 2000. She furthered her education by achieving a Master’s degree in Journalism from City University (GB). Her academic foundation has been instrumental in shaping her career in editorial content and merchandising within the luxury retail and fashion industry.