Biography
Ms. Carlota Rodben is an author, advisor, key opinion leader, and podcaster specializing in futures and innovation within the luxury industry. Rodben is a former Innovation Executive at CHANEL, the author of Beyond Luxury: The Promise of Emotion and Beauty As It Is, and the founder of the Beyond Luxury podcast, where she explores the intersection of innovation, technology, and luxury.
A graduate of the University of Southern California, Carlota began her career at CHANEL, where she created and led the Open Innovation team in Europe, later joining the Global Innovation team in London with responsibility for New Concepts.
She is the founder of Beyond Luxury Group, a boutique advisory and media firm that helps brands navigate emerging trends across fashion, beauty, wellness, travel, and hospitality. Carlota is also the co-founder of Memora, a digital auction platform that turns iconic celebrity items into charitable contributions.
Her podcast, Beyond Luxury, has become a globally recognized platform for thought leadership in the industry, featuring over 165 hours of interviews at the intersection of technology, innovation, and human experience.
In parallel, she teaches as an associate professor at IE University and is a guest lecturer at institutions such as ESADE, Glion, and Regent’s University London.
Carlota Rodben is known for her visionary thinking and human-centered approach to innovation. Her mission is to connect luxury with technology and meaningful impact.