In a recent conversation with ilNewyorkese, conducted by journalist Claudio Brachino, our Group CEO Francesca Rapisardi reflects on the journey that has shaped Pardgroup – from its origins to its evolution into an international organisation operating across multiple markets.
Rather than focusing solely on growth in numbers or geography, the interview explores what it truly means to build something global. It is a story of continuous transformation: learning to adapt, to listen, and to evolve while staying anchored in a clear identity.
At the heart of this reflection lies a simple but powerful idea: growth is not just expansion, but connection. Connection between markets, between cultures, and above all between people. As Francesca explains, “becoming a truly global company is not about replicating the same model everywhere, but about staying authentic while learning how to belong in different contexts around the world”.
The conversation also touches on leadership and culture – and on the importance of people in shaping Pardgroup’s path. Across countries and teams, it is the contribution, commitment, and talent of individuals that transforms strategy into reality.
The interview also features a podcast episode, offering a more personal layer to the story and a closer look at the vision guiding the company’s international development.
This feature is a valuable opportunity to share the way Pardgroup sees its role in the global retail landscape: as a company built on ideas, people, and the ability to turn vision into tangible experiences across borders.
