Davide Ferrante

Senior Digital Platform Manager | B2B & E-commerce Platforms | Agile Delivery, Product Ownership & Digital Operations

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

About

I am a Senior Digital Platform Manager with over 10 years of experience in managing Direct Selling and e-commerce digital platforms within international and structured organizations. I currently work at Yves Rocher as Senior Digital Platform Manager for the Italy and Portugal cluster, where I am responsible for the governance, evolution and operational continuity of business-critical digital platforms supporting the Direct Selling B2B channel, generating over €70M in annual revenue. My role sits at the intersection of business, technology and operations. I combine product ownership, agile delivery and digital operations to translate business needs into scalable and reliable digital solutions, working closely with IT, Marketing, Customer Service and international headquarters. I have a pragmatic, hands-on and problem-solving approach, with a strong focus on platform stability, process optimization and long-term value creation.

Experience

  • Senior Digital Platform Manager – Direct Selling & E-commerce (Italy & Portugal) at Yves Rocher Italia
    Feb 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 10 mos

    Senior Digital Platform Manager responsible for the governance, evolution and operational continuity of Direct Selling digital platforms for the Italy and Portugal cluster, within a broader e-commerce and omnichannel ecosystem. Product Owner of business-critical platforms supporting the Direct Selling (B2B) channel, with direct impact on over €70M in annual revenue. Key responsibilities: • Platform governance and long-term evolution (Direct Selling) • Product ownership and agile delivery • Governance and coordination of external development partners and technical consultants • Digital operations and content processes impacting e-commerce • Operational coordination of resources supporting digital platforms • SEO coordination and web performance optimization • Test, quality assurance and platform reliability • Cross-functional coordination with IT, Marketing, Customer Service and international headquarters • Implementation of AI-based conversational solutions (chatbot) to support customer service and digital operations

  • Ermenegildo Zegna (11 yrs 3 mos)
    • Digital & Omnichannel Platform Manager – Luxury & Fashion
      Apr 2013 - Jan 2021 · 7 yrs 10 mos

      Digital & Omnichannel Platform Manager within the luxury fashion industry, responsible for the coordination and evolution of key digital platforms supporting brand, e-commerce and omnichannel experiences. I worked in close collaboration with internal teams (IT, CRM, Retail Operations, Brand) and external partners (digital agencies and system integrators) at both national and international level. Key responsibilities: • Coordination of digital and omnichannel platform initiatives • Product ownership of corporate and brand websites • E-commerce and clienteling-related digital functionalities • Web performance optimization (WPO) and CDN governance • Live streaming projects for exclusive brand and fashion events • Domain brand protection within the digital ecosystem

    • Digital Marketing Specialist
      Nov 2009 - Mar 2013 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Digital Marketing Specialist within the early phase of the company’s digital transformation, contributing to the development and management of digital marketing and content initiatives. Key activities included: • Digital content and website management • Digital marketing campaigns and DEM activities • Web analytics and performance monitoring • Support to digital and project management initiatives

  • Digital Content Creator at Mission Bambini
    Oct 2006 - Dec 2007 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Digital Content Creator within a non-profit organization, responsible for the production of digital content (images and videos) for institutional communication initiatives. I also contributed to field projects, producing video reports on child labor and social initiatives in Peru and India.