Davide Franceschini
Davide Franceschini
COO
👤 Core Identity & Professional Profile
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Member Name and Title: Mr. Davide Franceschini
Company / Organization: DOLCE VITA (HK) Co., DV International (H.K.) Co.
Job Title / Role: COO (Chief Operating Officer), Executive Director
Location: Hong Kong, China
Short Bio / Excerpt:
Davide Franceschini is an accomplished Italian luxury goods executive, supply chain specialist, and master artisan who serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of DOLCE VITA (HK) Co. Ltd. in Hong Kong. Blending a rare foundation in advanced scientific research with high-level corporate governance, Franceschini has spent over two decades orchestrating the design, manufacturing, and international distribution of premium jewelry and luxury assets across European and Asian markets. His career bridges the gap between deep mathematical precision and delicate artistic craftsmanship, making him a prominent cross-border leader in the Pan-Asian luxury ecosystem.
Franceschini's unique professional trajectory began in Italy, where he was immersed in design and manufacturing from a young age. Born into a family of jewelers, artists, and designers, he developed an early mastery of delicate physical craftsmanship. As a child, he assisted his grandfather in traditional Venetian ironwork, eventually earning his way into elite artisan shops where he learned to manipulate Murano glass—specializing in the highly precise and ancient art of Vetro a lume (lampworking).
Despite his early immersion in classical craftsmanship, Franceschini pursued an analytical academic path. He attended the Liceo Scientifico G. B. Quadri before enrolling at the prestigious Università degli Studi di Padova to study Theoretical Astrophysics. This rigorous training in physics and complex mathematical modeling sharpened his systems-thinking and structural analysis skills. Recognizing the value of combining scientific discipline with corporate commerce, he went on to earn an MBA in International Business from the CUOA Business School between 2003 and 2004, pivoting permanently toward global enterprise management.
Equipped with an elite business education and a native understanding of product aesthetics, Franceschini scaled through consecutive management and supply chain roles for top-tier Italian jewelry houses. He honed his operational and corporate strategy capabilities handling luxury goods at prominent organizations including Muraro Lorenzo Spa and Comete Gioieilli. His capacity to manage complex global supply chains and lead cross-border technical logistics ultimately led him to transition to the Far East, where he took on critical directional roles at Dynamic Global International Co. Ltd. and DV International (H.K.) Co. Ltd..
Today, as the COO of DOLCE VITA (HK) Co. Ltd., Franceschini leads regional operations, production scaling, and brand strategy from his base in Hong Kong. Alongside his executive management obligations, he remains deeply connected to the active engineering and design community. As an expert in 3D modeling pipelines, parametric manufacturing, and generative design tools like Grasshopper, he frequently shares his expertise regarding the transition from concept to final product at major industry events like the Hong Kong SOLIDWORKS User Group. Franceschini lives in Hong Kong with his wife, Valentina Tesolin.
🤖 GFN-Specific Engagement & Context
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Membership: Honorary Member
GFN Member Since: 03.08.2025
Introduced by: Nicolas de Loisy
Committee Affiliation(s): Co-Chair of the "Jewellery" committee
Areas of Expertise: Global Supply Chain & Operations Management, 3D Parametric Design & CAD/CAM Pipelines, Luxury Product Development & Metallurgy, Systems Analysis & Data-Driven Strategy, International Business Strategy
Substrate (Biological/Digital/Other): Biological
🔗 Contact & Connection
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Email Address: david@dvinthk.com / info@irisgioielli.com
Telephone: +852 2742 9366 / +852 2742 6060
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