Federico Spadea

About Federico Spadea

Global retail and private brand executive with 20+ years leading product development, merchandising, sourcing, and multibillion-dollar P&L ownership across four continents.I\'ve spent my career building private brands that drive real business results — from creating new brand architectures and innovation pipelines to optimizing assortments, managing complex supplier networks, and leading large cross-functional teams. My category experience spans home, housewares, food, beauty, health & wellness, and general merchandise.Key results include $1.7B in direct P&L ownership,$60M+ profit growth, 11pp penetration gains, 40% category penetration, and 12+ brands created and launched across the U.S, Europe, Africa, and Asia. I\'ve led teams of 100+ and managed 300+ global suppliers with regular travel to Asia for factory visits and proto reviews.In 2025, I founded Atlian Capital to pursue a parallel passion — acquiring and growing established businesses with strong fundamentals in the Northeast, partnering closely with founders and investors through the full transaction lifecycle.MBA — Thunderbird School of Global Management | BA — LUISS Guido Carli University

Experience

1. Founder & Managing Partner

   Atlian Capital

   May 2025 — Present · Westport, CT, US

   At Atlian Capital, I lead the search, evaluation, and acquisition of established small and mid-sized businesses across the Northeast U.S. We focus on partnering with founders and owners who are ready to transition their companies into the next stage of growth, while preserving the legacy they’ve built.My role spans the full investment lifecycle — from sourcing opportunities and building trusted relationships with business owners and brokers, to conducting due diligence, structuring transactions, and ultimately stewarding businesses toward long-term growth.Atlian Capital targets companies with strong fundamentals and EBITDA of $2M+, with a particular interest in health & wellness, marketing services, international trade, and brand-driven businesses. We work closely with investors and operating partners to create lasting value by combining disciplined investment practices with hands-on operational leadership.

Education

• Thunderbird School of Global Management

  MBA, International Marketing

  2002 — 2004

• Luiss Guido Carli University

  Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General

  1996 — 2000