Our Team
GFA values are empowerment, fellowship, and ingenuity. These values are used as guiding pillars for our work projects and are brought to life in our internal culture and work ethic. Global Fashion Agenda is an international team with headquarters in Copenhagen and team members spread out around the globe, with English as the office language.
Federica Marchionni
Federica Marchionni
Chief Executive Officer
Federica Marchionni is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Global Fashion Agenda (GFA). Founded in Denmark, GFA is a non-profit organisation with the ultimate vision to create a net positive fashion industry for the people and the planet across entire eco-system. Before joining GFA, Marchionni attained leadership roles in Europe, USA, and China. During the e-commerce expansion, Marchionni took a role as International CEO of Secoo, a Chinese e-commerce retailer in China. Prior to this, Marchionni was CEO and Board Director at Lands’ End and President of Dolce&Gabbana Inc., based in America. Before moving to the States, Marchionni worked as SVP at Ferrari HQ in Italy. Her career began in the early stage of the telecommunication industry, working for global players such as Samsung, Philips, and Ericsson. She is a guest speaker at high-caliber conferences and top academic institutions including Harvard University and Stanford University, Financial Times, Fortune and COP. Marchionni graduated from La Sapienza University with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and a thesis in the mobility business.
Alice Roberta Taylor
Alice Roberta Taylor
Director of Communications & Interim Chief of Staff
Alice Roberta Taylor is Chief of Staff at Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) which is a non-profit organisation that mobilises, educates and inspires the industry to improve its sustainability performance. In her role she works closely with the leadership team on strategic project delivery and stakeholder management. She also leads communications for GFA - working to raise awareness about the organisation’s initiatives and communicate its vision of a net positive fashion industry. Taylor has a combination of in-house and agency communications experience related to fashion, sustainability, media and retail. She first joined GFA in 2019. Prior to this, she managed the publicity for Hearst UK in London for established media brands including ELLE UK and Harper’s Bazaar. She also managed the PR for multiple retail and hospitality clients at Stripe Communications and led the PR for the renowned fundraising campaign Run For Heroes. She holds an MA (Hons) in History from The University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Dana Schou
Dana Schou
(Maternity Leave) Director of Partnerships and Development
Dana Schou is Director of Partnerships and Development at Global Fashion Agenda, the foremost leadership forum for industry collaboration on sustainability in fashion. In her role, Schou leads the organisation’s development strategy to mobilise and guide industry leaders to take bold and urgent action on sustainability. Schou has experience in collaborating with foundations, philanthropists and corporations on strategic programmes and partnerships. Formerly a Director within the Partnerships and Philanthropy Directorate at the United Nations Children Fund, Schou spent 10 years in global marketing and communications for numerous Louis Vuitton-Moët Hennessy (LVMH) brands. She is passionate about bringing people and organisations together to create change. Schou sits on several non-profit boards focusing on female empowerment topics such as maternal health and microfinance. She is a speaker, facilitator, assessor and ambassador at the Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership and has lectured at ESSEC, IE Business School and University of Geneva on sustainability communications, cause marketing, gender equality and cross-sector partnerships.
Christina Iskov
Christina Iskov
Head of Innovation & Development
Christina Iskov is Head of Innovation & Development at Global Fashion Agenda (GFA), where she manages the innovation team. She has oversight of several GFA programmes within the Global Partnerships function, including: Innovation Forum, Design Studio, Matchmaking and Youth Fashion Summit. Iskov has worked in the fashion industry for several years, both for Copenhagen Fashion Week and Danish Fashion Institute. She addresses sustainability issues by working with innovative and emerging solutions covering the supply chain. Iskov holds a Bachelor in Business Administration and Commercial Law from Copenhagen Business School and a Master in Design Management from the Danish Design School Kolding, where she wrote her thesis about GFA’s position in the fashion industry.
Ellie Savage
Ellie Savage
(Maternity Leave) Senior Innovation Programme Manager
Ellie Savage is the Senior Innovation Programme Manager at Global Fashion Agenda (GFA). In her role she leads GFA’s Innovation Forum, working to drive strategic development and programming of innovation concepts. Fashion sustainability is a passion of hers and she uses her knowledge of the industry to drive change and aims to provide practical action. Savage joined GFA in April 2021 as Digital communications Manager and has a background in fashion and technology. She started her career in buying, working for two high street brands in the UK. Then worked at a technology start-up and gained professional marketing qualifications. Most recently she ran a marketing department at Unmade (a fashion technology start-up) and then ran communications on an EU-funded textile recycling project (New Cotton Project) at Fashion for Good in Amsterdam. She holds a BA (Hons) in Fashion at Northampton University, UK, and a Professional Marketing Diploma, from the Chartered Institute of Marketers, UK.
Sanjana Chopra
Sanjana Chopra
(Maternity Leave) Senior Commercial Manager
Sanjana Chopra is an experienced strategist in the fashion industry with over eight years of experience giving her an in-depth understanding on the fashion business supply chains. She has a proven track record of defining new business and product strategies, launching strategic partnerships and delivering both revenue and impact. Her journey to becoming a global professional in the industry first began in Paris with a successful global runway fashion brand showcasing at Paris Fashion Week and managed sales distribution for over 200+ premium segment retailers worldwide. She carried forward her lessons from the broader International markets to work for Fashion Design Council of India, a not-for profit organisation and eventually progressed into her entrepreneurial journey based in New Delhi as a strategic consultant to Indian Fashion Brands such as Suket Dhir, winner of International Woolmark Prize Menswear 2016. Over the years, she has worked within the sales and marketing for International Fashion brands showcasing at International Fashion Weeks (France, Denmark, Japan, China, USA, Qatar and India). Chopra is a graduate of the University of Delhi, India, where she earned an honors degree in Sociology from Lady Shri Ram College for women and ESMOD Paris, France, where she earned her master’s degree in Management and Marketing in Fashion & Arts.
Maria Samsøe-Schmidt
Maria Samsøe-Schmidt
Programme Manager
Maria Samsøe-Schmidt is the Programme Manager at Global Fashion Agenda. In her role she leads projects that aims to educate, inspire and mobilise sustainable action, such as the Next Gen Assembly, and supports the strategic development of GFA Academy & Innovation programmes. Samsøe has worked with business development in the creative industries since 2017 where she began her career at Danish Fashion Institute before moving into stakeholder management of global partnerships at GFA. Samsøe also has several years of managing the matchmaking programme and innovator engagement and has a special interest in cultivating interdisciplinary dialogues to mobilise the circular economy. Samsøe holds a Master’s in Management of Creative Business Processes, a BA in Intercultural Marketing Communication and an AP in Global Entrepreneurship, Design & Logistics.
Tess Fressonnet
Tess Fressonnet
Commercial Manager
Tess Fressonnet is the Commercial Manager at Global Fashion Agenda, where she oversees the development and management of strategic sponsorships. She drives lead generation efforts, sponsor engagement, and ensures alignment across partnerships for key initiatives such as the Global Fashion Summit. Before joining GFA in 2024, Tess built a successful career in sales development at VMware, progressing from a Sales Graduate to Corporate Account Executive. She has also played a pivotal role in sustainable fashion projects, including her work with Subwae Studios in Ghana, a brand focused on upcycling and responsible sourcing. This partnership has deepened her understanding of the challenges and opportunities related to textile waste in the Global South. Tess holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from IE Business School, where she researched the role of second-hand fashion in the circular economy. Her international experience spans Paris, Madrid, Zurich, and Barcelona, giving her a global perspective on sustainability. Passionate about responsible consumption and climate-conscious practices, Tess is particularly interested in leveraging new technologies to drive sustainable innovation.
Sara Thulesius
Sara Thulesius
Marketing and Partnerships Manager
Sara Thulesius is Marketing and Partnerships Manager at GFA, and oversees GFAs marketing strategies while fostering connections with key partners in the fashion industry and beyond. Thulesius joined GFA in April 2022 and has a background in project management, marketing, communications and sales. Her Master’s thesis project studied the replicability of lowsumerism business models in the fashion industry and Thulesius is passionate about sustainable transformation in general, and in the fashion industry in particular. She holds a BSc in Business and Economics at Lund University, Sweden, and a Master’s in Management of Creative Business processes from Copenhagen Business School, Denmark. Sara loves vintage clothes & furniture, exploring new cities, documentaries and sauna bathing.
Julia Signore
Julia Signore
Partnerships and Development Coordinator
Julia Signore is the Partnerships and Development Coordinator at Global Fashion Agenda. In her role, she cultivates and manages relationships with GFA's partners, while driving the organisation's strategic efforts by encouraging industry stakeholders to actively engage in sustainability initiatives. Signore also takes an active role in GFA's Innovation Forum, where she partners with cutting-edge solution providers from across the entire supply chain. Signore holds a BA in International Business and an MA in Fashion Sustainability and has international experience from working and studying in Germany, Italy, Finland and Denmark. Signore is dedicated to fostering meaningful, long-term change within the fashion industry, driving it toward a more responsible and forward-thinking future.
Helena Bauer
Helena Bauer
Innovation Assistant
Helena Bauer is the Innovation Assistant at Global Fashion Agenda. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Fashion Management at AMD Akademie für Mode und Design in Hamburg, Germany. With working experience in E-Commerce and Sales in the fashion industry, she now supports the Innovation Forum team. Her responsibilities include assisting with the Matchmaking Programme, which connects companies with sustainable solution providers. She is also involved in planning the Global Fashion Summit.
Ana Sofía Vargas
Ana Sofía Vargas
Global Partnerships Assistant
Ana Sofía Vargas is the Global Partnerships Assistant at Global Fashion Agenda. She holds a Masters in Sustainable Fashion from Polimoda and a B.A in International Relations and a B.A in International Business from Florida International University. Originally from México, she has experience working with indigenous communities and artisans in her home country. In her current role, Ana Sofía is responsible for assisting with the management and development of Global Fashion Agenda’s partnerships and network.
María Luisa Martínez Díez
María Luisa Martínez Díez
Public Affairs Director
María Luisa Martínez Díez is Public Affairs Director at Global Fashion Agenda. She is responsible for strengthening, developing, and executing GFA’s Policy Engagement Strategy. Her responsibilities are to ensure strategic engagement with relevant stakeholders and develop partnerships with key organisations. She also leads the partnership with the Policy Hub-Circularity for Apparel and Footwear. Martínez Díez is also a member of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition´s Strategic Council on Stakeholder Engagement. Martínez Díez joined Global Fashion Agenda as Senior Public Affairs Manager in September 2019. She holds a Master’s degree in EU politics and law from Sciences Po Paris and brings over 10 years of experience in Public Affairs first in Paris. Then in Brussels where she worked at namely the European Commission, the Regional Office of Madrid and the Brussels-based consultancy EURALIA where she was leading the agri-consumers department working in the fields of circular economy and sustainability in the supply chains including the fashion and food industries.
Marta Inchausti Moya
Marta Inchausti Moya
Public Affairs Manager
Marta is Public Affairs Manager at Global Fashion Agenda. Her responsibilities include managing and supporting the planning and execution of policy activities, co-developing content for the Global Fashion Summit program, and researching and providing recommendations on key policies impacting textiles. In addition, Marta also supports PR and strategic communications efforts, translating complex political and legislative initiatives impacting fashion sustainability, and building relationships with government officials, trade associations, NGOs, and other influential organisations to anticipate risks and opportunities. Before joining Global Fashion Agenda, she worked as a Public Affairs Consultant for Vinces Consulting and as an EU Policy Advisor for the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Brussels. Finally, Marta holds an LL.M. in European and International Business Law from Leiden University and a dual degree in Law and International Relations from Universidad Pontificia Comillas, ICADE.
Luisa Zeeh
Luisa Zeeh
Public Affairs Assistant
Luisa Zeeh is the Public Affairs Assistant at Global Fashion Agenda, having joined the organisation in September 2024. Alongside her role at GFA, she is completing a Master’s degree in Textile Chain Research at the Texoversum of the University of Reutlingen, with a focus on sustainability. Her research delves into the Green Claims Directive and further develops her expertise on the ESPR, which is also the focus of her Master’s thesis. Luisa’s experience includes a recent traineeship at EURATEX in Brussels, where she concentrated on sustainable business practices in the textile and apparel industry. She has also gained valuable insights through her work as a research assistant at the DITF research institute and from her time supporting the Global Marketing Team at HUGO BOSS. Passionate about contributing to a more environmentally conscious textile industry, Luisa is eager to apply her academic knowledge and expertise in her work at GFA.
Holly Syrett
Holly Syrett
VP of Impact Programmes & Sustainability
Holly Syrett is the VP of Impact Programmes & Sustainability at Global Fashion Agenda. Her responsibilities include contributing to the strategic mission and shaping the sustainability agenda, driving GFA’s impact programmes and publications, and ensuring strategic engagement with key stakeholders and partners. Syrett joined Global Fashion Agenda in May 2020 with the aim to help mobilise and facilitate the fashion industry in achieving measurable socio-environmental impact improvements on its journey towards becoming Net Positive. Syrett brings 14 years of experience working on sustainability and transparency programmes in the fashion industry for both public and professional audiences. Syrett is a World Economic Forum Global Shaper Alumni, Climate Reality Leader and she holds a BA in Fashion and Branding from the Amsterdam Fashion Institute. As part of the Global Shapers’ Community, she co-founded the Shaping Fashion movement that is active in 50+ cities worldwide.
Felicity Lammas
Felicity Lammas
Sustainability Manager
Felicity Lammas is the Sustainability Manager at Global Fashion Agenda. Her responsibilities largely sit with Global Fashion Agenda’s core publications; the Fashion CEO Agenda and GFA Monitor, in research, key stakeholder engagement and co-authoring. Most recently Lammas led coordination of the Fashion Industry Target Consultation together with the UN Environment Programme and previously on the 2020 Circular Fashion System Commitment. Before joining Global Fashion Agenda in June 2020, Lammas has experience at online retailer; ASOS working across Product Integrity, Circular Economy and Supply Chain teams, and holds a BA in Fashion Marketing from University of Leeds, United Kingdom.
Sonia Hylling
Sonia Hylling
Impact Programme Manager
Sonia Hylling is the Impact Programme Manager at Global Fashion Agenda; her role is to develop further and coordinate GFA's impact programs, such as the Renewable Energy Initiative (REI), Gender Pay Gap Programme (GPGP) and Circular Fashion Partnerships (CFP). Furthermore, her responsibilities extend to implementing effective management processes, monitoring partner relationships, and ensuring impactful stakeholder management. Prior to joining Global Fashion Agenda, Hylling gained expertise in strategic projects across various environments, ranging from luxury fashion brands to startups and NGOs with a focus on circularity and sustainable supply chains. Hylling holds a master's degree in luxury fashion management and has international experience from living and working in Paris, New York, and Stockholm.
Carla Einhaus
Carla Einhaus
Impact Programme Operations Manager
Carla Einhaus is the Impact Programme Operations Manager at Global Fashion Agenda, overseeing the structuring, implementation, and reporting of impact programmes such as the Global Circular Fashion Forum (GCFF), the Renewable Energy Initiative (REI) and work on Pay Equity and Women’s Empowerment. Furthermore, her responsibilities extend to implementing effective management processes, monitoring impact economics, and ensuring impactful stakeholder management. Prior to joining Global Fashion Agenda, Einhaus gained expertise in strategic project and program management at global apparel company PVH. She managed diverse projects, engaged global stakeholders, and further developed a comprehensive project methodology. Einhaus holds a Bachelor's Degree in Textile and Clothing Management and gained extensive international experience through living and working in the Netherlands, Mexico and China.
Léa Mocheff
Léa Mocheff
Sustainability & Public Affairs Coordinator
Léa Mocheff is the Sustainability & Public Affairs Coordinator at Global Fashion Agenda. Since joining the team in January 2024, she actively contributes to the Impact & Public Affairs team's activities across various operations. Prior to her current role at GFA, she gained valuable experience as an apprentice at the Confederation of European Yeast Producers while pursuing a Master's degree specialised in European Public Affairs at Paris Dauphine University. Mocheff’s academic journey also includes a Bachelor's degree in European Law and a Master's degree in Public International Law.
Faith Robinson
Faith Robinson
Head of Content
Faith is Head of Content at Global Fashion Agenda. After working internationally in the creative industries for a decade, she has developed a reputation for carefully mediating different approaches to sustainability in the context of the global fashion industry. Faith got started in research with London-based trends intelligence business Stylus before moving to Copenhagen in 2018. Alongside a fascinating breadth of cultural consultancy, she has collaborated with Global Fashion Agenda since then and joined her now permanent role in January 2023. Separately, Faith has worked on special projects as a business, non-profit, education and governmental advisor. Following an Art History BA, she is a Fellow at the Royal Society of Arts and a member within a number of sustainable fashion industry research networks, editorial boards and mentorship programmes.
Malvika Venkatesh
Malvika Venkatesh
Summit Programme Coordinator
Malvika Venkatesh joined Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) as Summit Programme Coordinator in January 2023. In collaboration with the Impact and Production Team, she coordinates diverse content for the Global Fashion Summit and manages speakers to ensure effective collaboration and communication of the programme. Malvika is originally from North Carolina, USA where she completed her undergraduate B.A. degree in economics, sustainability, and data science at the University of North Carolina. With a keen interest in sustainability innovation within the fashion industry and the circular economy, Malvika hopes to facilitate the drive for collaborative change alongside GFA. Proven in her past and present work, she is committed to making sustainability a priority and is passionate about involving global communities.
Signe Sidenius Duus
Signe Sidenius Duus
(Maternity Leave) Head of Events & Operation
Signe Sidenius Duus is Head of Events & Operations at Global Fashion Agenda (GFA). She is responsible for leading the planning and execution of all production-related aspects of Global Fashion Summit, and other events delivered by the company. Duus has been producing events and conferences within the culture, interior, and fashion industry since completing her studies in 2016/17. Duus first joined the GFA team in 2016, and alongside her roles in the production team, Duus, a former dancer, helped to ensure that the GFA team looked great when dancing on the Summit stage in 2019.
Ditte Schirmer
Ditte Schirmer
Event Project Manager
Ditte Schirmer joined Global Fashion Agenda in February 2023 as Event Project Manager. As part of the Production Team, Ditte supports all efforts related to Global Fashion Agenda’s series of Global Fashion Summits, including additional side events and hospitality co-ordination. With a background in marketing, Ditte’s extensive production experience spans a wide range of media: from international campaign direction to event and photoshoot management. Most recently, Ditte worked on a critically acclaimed documentary series for Danish television. Ditte’s strength is her ability to master many different tasks at once - while securing the overall idea and identity of a project.
Agnethe Rostholm Schultz
Agnethe Rostholm Schultz
Event Project Manager
Agnethe Rostholm Schultz is a familiar face at Global Fashion Agenda. She first joined in 2017 and is now back in the organisation in the role as Event Project Manager. As a part of the production team, she plays an essential part in planning and execution of the Global Fashion Summits and other related events. She comes from a career in the fashion industry where she has been working with project management in E-commerce and Marketing. Schultz holds a Bachelor’s degree in Performance Design and a Master’s degree in Design Studies.
Frederik Kaltoft
Frederik Kaltoft
Production Assistant
Frederik Kaltoft serves as a Crew Production Assistant, providing comprehensive support for the Summit Support Crew and managing small sponsorships. Currently pursuing studies in Entrepreneurship & Design at the Copenhagen School of Technology and Design, Kaltoft has a background in the fashion industry and has previously contributed to the 48-hour festival in Copenhagen. Eager to take on the role of overseeing the support crew, managing volunteers, and handling small sponsorships, he approaches these responsibilities with a focus on sustainability and passion.
Constance Beswick
Constance Beswick
Communications Manager
Constance Beswick is Communications Manager at Global Fashion Agenda. She joined in January 2021 as Communications Assistant whilst studying for her undergraduate degree in Social Anthropology MA (Hons) from The University of Edinburgh. She completed her dissertation on Intersectional Environmentalism, a movement for which she is a staunch advocate. Prior to joining GFA, Beswick has explored her passion for sustainability through a number of avenues such as freelance journalism work and an agricultural consultancy internship. Her most recent work with Sustainia, saw her explore innovative ways to implement the UN Sustainable Development Goals to drive positive change in businesses. Beswick has always been extremely invested in the power and promotion of sustainable fashion via compelling narratives and communications and looks forward to exploring this at GFA.
Florinda Pamungkas
Florinda Pamungkas
Visual Communications Manager
Florinda Pamungkas is Visual Communications Coordinator at Global Fashion Agenda (GFA). Using her experience in graphic design and motion design, she supports GFA’s digital communications and storytelling through social media content, and overseeing visual design in various projects. Florinda is passionate about using creative skills to support initiatives that catalyse progressive change, and prior to joining GFA in January 2021, she worked with Danish organization Sex & Samfund (“Sex & Society”, ed.) Florinda holds a BA in Graphic Design from IED Madrid, Spain, and an MA in Communication Studies and Cultural Encounters from Roskilde University, Denmark.
Sophia Lanawan Christoffersen
Sophia Lanawan Christoffersen
Digital Communications Coordinator
Sophia Lanawan Christoffersen is a Digital Communications Coordinator at Global Fashion Agenda who joined in March 2024 after completing her bachelor’s degree in Branding and Marketing Management from VIA Design & Business in Denmark. Sophia has a deep-rooted passion for digital storytelling and uplifting meaningful voices which lead her to international internships, including one with Vogue Philippines. She specialises in social media management, content creation, communication & fashion production, and she supports with the social media content behind Global Fashion Agenda.
Alexandra Gora
Alexandra Gora
Communications Coordinator
Alexandra Gora is Communications Coordinator at Global Fashion Agenda. She holds a BSc in Business, Language, and Culture with a concentration in French from Copenhagen Business School and is currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Business and Development Studies. Alexandra is driven by a deep-seated passion for reshaping the fashion industry into a force for positive change, with a particular focus on empowering communities in the Global South. With experience in content creation, event support and marketing, gained from both in-house and agency experiences, she supports to the Communications team, handling PR and editorial tasks.
Rory Frost
Rory Frost
Communications Assistant
Rory Frost is the Communications Assistant at Global Fashion Agenda, having recently joined in September 2024. Whilst working with GFA, Rory is studying European Studies at King’s College London where he will spend his first semester in London and the latter in Paris. After completing an internship in Project Management in Paris earlier in the year, Rory is driven to use his experience in communications and research skills with GFA. Rory is passionate about the industry and is a serious advocate for climate-consciousness in fashion.
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