Valentina Ricciardo
About Valentina Ricciardo
Valentina Ricciardo is the Brand Director Hair Care for France, Belgium, and the Netherlands at Procter & Gamble, with a background in brand management and a strong educational foundation in business and management.
Current Role at Procter & Gamble
Valentina Ricciardo is currently the Brand Director for Hair Care at Procter & Gamble, overseeing the markets of France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. She has held this position since 2023, based in Parigi, Ile-de-France, Francia. In this role, Valentina is responsible for leading the brand strategy and initiatives for Procter & Gamble's hair care products across these three countries.
Previous Roles at Procter & Gamble
Prior to her current position, Valentina Ricciardo served as the Brand Director for eCommerce in France from 2022 to 2023. During her tenure, she focused on expanding Procter & Gamble's digital presence and eCommerce strategies within the French market. Before that, she worked as a Senior Brand Manager for Gillette France from 2020 to 2022, managing brand strategies for one of the company's iconic brands. Valentina initially joined Procter & Gamble as a Category and Brand Management Intern in 2016, based in the Brussels Area, Belgium.
Entrepreneurial Experience
In 2015, Valentina Ricciardo worked as an Entrepreneur in Residence at MoBerries in Berlin. During her three-month tenure, she gained experience in the startup environment and contributed to the company's growth and strategic initiatives.
Educational Background
Valentina Ricciardo has a strong educational background, beginning with her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from Università Bocconi, completed between 2010 and 2013. She furthered her education at ESCP Business School, where she pursued the Grande École Program and obtained a Master in Management degree from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, she has undertaken summer courses at the University of Dundee in 2008 and completed her secondary education at Liceo Classico "Ivo Oliveti" with a focus on Ancient/Classical Greek Language and Literature.
Early Career and Internships
Valentina Ricciardo's early career includes a global sales trainee role at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. in Milan, Italy, from 2013 to 2014. She also interned as a Category and Brand Management Intern at Procter & Gamble in 2016, based in the Brussels Area, Belgium. These roles provided her with foundational experience in brand management, sales, and strategic planning.