Camera Buyer Italia unanimously reappoints Maura Basili as president
Camera Buyer Italia (CBI), the Italian trade association that represents and promotes the leading local and international high-end multibrand retailers active in Italy, has unanimously re-elected Maura Basili as president for a second consecutive term.
The association's AGM has renewed Basili's mandate for the 2025-2027 period, recognising the value of her ground-breaking work and leadership. She was the first woman to hold this position in the association's history.
CBI's board is composed of Tiziana Fausti (of 10 Corso Como and Tiziana Fausti), Tommaso Andorlini (LuisaViaRoma), Claudio Betti (Spinnaker Boutique), Cristiano Ceccato (Al Duca D'Aosta), Ginevra Gozzoli (Bernardelli Stores) and Alexander Kraller (Boutique Kraller).
'I am proud and grateful,' said Basili, 'for this re-election, a clear indication of confidence and a recognition for the work I have carried out in recent years. We are determined to continue along the path we have embarked on, pursuing new initiatives and further strengthening the synergy with public authorities. Our objective is clear: To support high-end multibrand operators who play an undisputed starring role in the success of Italian style worldwide.'
During her first term, Basili campaigned for CBI's participation to the fashion industry working group convened by the Ministry of business and made-in-Italy [sic]. Thanks to her efforts, the first Italian multilateral working group on high-end multibrand retail was launched in March 2025. Among the topics discussed were inventory taxation, digitalisation incentives, internationalisation support, easier access to credit, and the establishment of a national registry of key retailers.
In the last few days, Basili oversaw the deal for the setting up of Italy's first luxury marketplace, the result of a collaboration between CBI, LuisaViaRoma and Thebs. This Italy-driven project aims to promote independent retailers, making them once again the global luxury sector's driving force.
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