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Matteo Farsura, former exhibition manager of Vicenzaoro, will oversee the Italian Exhibition Group’s various jewelry and fashion shows.
The Italian Exhibition Group has named Matteo Farsura its global exhibition manager of the jewelry and fashion division.
Vicenza, Italy—The Italian Exhibition Group (IEG), which hosts Vicenzaoro and other trade shows, has named a new head of its jewelry and fashion division.
Matteo Farsura, the former exhibition manager of Vicenzaoro, will take on the role of global exhibition manager for the division.
Marco Carniello, the former head of jewelry and fashion, will serve as chief business officer of IEG’s new business division, where he will oversee all the industries under IEG’s umbrella.
Farsura will be tasked with managing the shows in IEG’s jewelry portfolio, including Vicenzaoro, Oroarezzo, T.Gold, the Italian Jewelry Summit, Valenza Gem Forum, VO’Clock Privé, and VO Vintage.
Outside of Italy, he will manage the Jewelry, Gem, and Technology show in Dubai and the Singapore International Jewellery Expo.
He will also oversee FIMAST, a trade show for hosiery and footwear.
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Matteo Farsura, the former exhibition manager of Vicenzaoro, will take on the role of global exhibition manager for the division.
Marco Carniello, the former head of jewelry and fashion, will serve as chief business officer of IEG’s new business division, where he will oversee all the industries under IEG’s umbrella.
Farsura will be tasked with managing the shows in IEG’s jewelry portfolio, including Vicenzaoro, Oroarezzo, T.Gold, the Italian Jewelry Summit, Valenza Gem Forum, VO’Clock Privé, and VO Vintage.
Outside of Italy, he will manage the Jewelry, Gem, and Technology show in Dubai and the Singapore International Jewellery Expo.
He will also oversee FIMAST, a trade show for hosiery and footwear.
Farsura, a Padua, Italy, native, has been with IEG since 2017.
He started by helping to develop its technology segment, later working on the Arezzo events, and then managing Vicenzaoro.
Farsura has a degree in business administration from the Cà Foscari University in Venice, and an MBA from the University of Michigan-Dearborn through its international program.
Throughout his career, he has developed managerial skills in the luxury and event organization fields, said IEG, leading an Italian fashion jewelry company. He also draws inspiration from his time as a rugby player and coach.
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