Valeria Lacerca is a global executive with over 20 years of leadership in supply chain management, product development, and sustainable business innovation. As President of AO Integrations Inc., she leads a technology startup harnessing artificial intelligence to deliver transparency, efficiency, and ESG‐driven transformation across global supply chains. She also heads Artopology Inc (AO) a bag and accessories brand, where leftover fabrics are repurposed into new designs and a cut‐to‐sell model ensures lean inventory management. By combining sustainability with operational discipline, she has built a successful vendor network and consistently delivers industry‐leading performance while maintaining profitability. 

Previously, Valeria held senior leadership roles at Ralph Lauren Corporation, advancing to Vice President positions in global product development and sourcing, where she improved delivery performance from 23% to 95% and drove multimillion‐dollar savings. Her career includes leadership posts at Ann Taylor, Spyder Active Sports, Reebok, and Toys “R” Us, as well as advisory work with Gerson Lehrman Group for clients such as Deutsche Bank, Credit Suisse, and Apple. Valeria holds a BA in Graphic Design from Universidad de Buenos Aires, with additional coursework at Wharton and Rutgers. She is Lean Six Sigma certified and fluent in Spanish, French, and conversational Italian. Known for her bold, persuasive leadership, she continues to champion sustainable innovation and ethical transformation in global business.