Based in Paris, Luca Solca will report directly to the CEO of the firm.
Solca was a senior analyst covering the European luxury goods and general retail sectors at Sanford C. Bernstein for six years.
Prior to joining Sanford C. Bernstein, Luca was executive vice chairman of a Milan listed medium-sized fashion and luxury Italian group for three years where he restructured and redeveloped the business.
Earlier, Solca was a partner of The Boston Consulting Group, focusing on retail and consumer clients.