Nicolas Santi-Weil
BIO Nicolas is the CEO of AMI Paris, the aspirational designer brand. He joined AMI in 2013, both as investor and CEO, taking the reins of strategy and development.
He co-founded The Kooples in 2008, acting as its Executive Director until 2012, when the brand had opened more than 350 stores.
Nicolas advises young entrepreneurs and sits on the board of a number of fashion and tech start-up, acting both as an investor and a business angel.
He was part of the governing board of the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode in Paris from 2016 to 2021.
Nicolas is the founding Ambassador of the French Touch 🇫🇷 movement backed by BPIFrance.
His profound knowledge and understanding of the fashion and creative industry stems from over 20 years of experience, in Paris and New York.
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