Marco Agnolin

Marco Agnolin

Marco Agnolin

(Bata Europe)

President

Based in Padova, Italy, Marco Agnolin holds a wealth of expertise in fashion retail.

With a remarkable career spanning decades, he has made significant contributions to the industry. He played a pivotal role in establishing Inditex in Italy, where he led the expansion of Zara stores from the ground up, eventually overseeing a network of 300 stores with impressive sales figures. Marco’s visionary leadership extended to his tenure as Global CEO of Bershka, where he orchestrated a remarkable turnaround, transforming the brand into a profitable cornerstone of the Inditex group.

After a year and a half as CEO of Diesel Group, in April 2024 Marco took over the position of President of Bata Europe, where he is poised to bring a fresh perspective to the Bata Group leading the Europe Region.

In addition to his corporate achievements, Marco is also known for his entrepreneurial spirit. He founded ABM (a better mistake), an acclaimed apparel and accessories brand with a presence in major fashion hubs such as Barcelona, Milan, and Berlin.