ANTHONY GIACOIO
Kinnelon,USA
Summary
Dynamic executive with a proven track record at Capezio, driving strategic growth and operational transformation. Expert in P&L ownership and global supply chain optimization. Renowned for leadership development and forging impactful partnerships, successfully expanding market presence, sales, and enhancing brand strategy.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Advisor
Meriwether Group
04.2025 - Current
- Advise purpose-driven brands on strategic growth, licensing, and operational scale.
Executive Vice President
Capezio
01.2017 - 04.2025
- Restructured business units to streamline operations for faster decision-making and efficient use of working capital. Increased margin and ebitda in International markets.
- Increased product development offerings for fresh assortment across categories, increasing sales over the period by 25%
Co-CEO
Capezio
01.2012 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: Ballet Makers, Inc.
- Led the operational and strategic transformation of a $100M legacy dancewear company into a modern global lifestyle brand.
- Oversaw global operations, product development, retail and e-commerce, marketing, and international business units.
- Rebranded company and expanded into lifestyle categories with influencer-led campaigns reaching 3M+ views.
- Launched 7 retail stores and renovated key locations, adding $4M–$5M revenue and ~$1M profit.
- Scaled private label division 300%+; added $10M recurring revenue through in-stock inventory program.
- Restructured global manufacturing; built largest factory in Thailand, saving $1.5M annually.
- Founded European division, increasing regional sales 8x over 5 years and 500% overall market growth.
- Established JVs and offices in Australia and China, improving brand control and growing international sales 400%.
- Transformed distribution model to omni-channel, targeting 15,000+ dance studios and adding $1M in high-margin revenue.
- Redesigned sales comp plan to performance-based structure aligned with strategic goals.
- Ballet Makers, Inc.
President, International
Capezio
01.1999 - 12.2012
- Company Overview: Ballet Makers, Inc.
- Ballet Makers, Inc.
Sales Leadership Roles
Capezio
01.1992 - 12.1999
- Company Overview: Ballet Makers, Inc.
- Ballet Makers, Inc.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of DeSales
Skills
- Executive Leadership
- P&L Ownership
- Business Transformation
- Strategic Growth
- Global Supply Chain Optimization
- Manufacturing Optimization
- Retail Distribution
- Omnichannel Distribution
- Startup Expansion
- New Market Expansion
- Licensing
- Partnerships
- Joint Ventures
- Organizational Design
- Leadership Development
- Digital Marketing
- Brand Strategy
Websites
Affiliations
- Amateur Wine maker with various Gold and Silver medals awarded
- Avid Pickle baller
- Wannabee World Champion Surfer, but just good at it
Timeline
Board Advisor
Meriwether Group
04.2025 - Current
Executive Vice President
Capezio
01.2017 - 04.2025
Co-CEO
Capezio
01.2012 - 12.2017
President, International
Capezio
01.1999 - 12.2012
Sales Leadership Roles
Capezio
01.1992 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of DeSales
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