I work with founders, CEOs, and boards at moments where experience matters more than theory — and where the cost of the wrong decision is high.

After decades leading global retail and commercial growth inside luxury and publishing businesses, I now work independently with a small number of clients who need clarity, judgment, and a steady hand during inflection points.

I bring over 20 years of luxury retail leadership, including senior roles with Dior (LVMH) and Assouline. My experience spans flagship and boutique store openings, omnichannel expansion, and the design of high-touch client journeys across fashion, fine jewelry, lifestyle, and cultural publishing.

Over the course of my career, I have opened and led more than 25 flagship and boutique stores worldwide, supporting brands as they translate strong creative identity into immersive, commercially sound retail experiences across Europe, North America, and the Middle East.

Douglas Mandel Consultancy was created to support founder-led and private-equity-backed brands alike — combining the precision of an atelier with the perspective of global operating experience.

Focus Areas

• Luxury retail strategy and execution

• Retail and omnichannel expansion

• Client experience and clienteling systems

• International market entry and scale

• Founder- and board-level advisory during growth transitions