Alessandro Santamaria
Fashion Investor
Alessandro Santamaria is an executive and entrepreneur with a cross-functional background in fashion, digital, and international retail.
In 2025, he co-founded Eterea, an investment and development platform focused on next-generation fashion brands. Through Eterea, he acquired Vision of Super and Phobia Archive, with the goal of accelerating their global growth through a mix of capital investment and strategic-operational support.
He previously held leadership roles in publicly listed companies, luxury groups, and digital startups, combining strategic vision with strong execution capabilities and entrepreneurial drive.
Until 2024, he was Vice President of La Martina, leading the brand’s strategic relaunch across Europe. Prior roles include Managing Director at Giglio Group (Borsa Italiana-listed), where he expanded physical and digital distribution, and General Manager at Italiantouch (Tod’s Group), overseeing global e-commerce and pioneering partnerships with major Chinese platforms.
He also co-founded Bnk4Italia (saldiprivati.com), one of Italy’s first private sales platforms, and served as CEO of Glamoo, a mobile couponing leader sold to Seat Pagine Gialle.
Earlier, at Cendant Corporation, he launched loyalty programs for banks, telcos, and utilities across Europe.
Recognized as a pioneer in digital retail since 2005, his expertise spans marketing, international business development, and digital innovation. He is a frequent speaker at industry events and executive programs on the evolution of the fashion industry.