Francesca Albini

Francesca Albini is a seasoned consumer brand executive with over 15 years of experience across fashion, accessories, product, operations, and strategic partnerships. As Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Little Words Project, she leads the development and growth of key brand, licensing, and retail partnerships, working across teams to bring high-impact collaborations and new business opportunities to life. Throughout her career, Francesca has helped fast-growing brands grow and evolve through thoughtful product strategy, operational excellence, and strong cross-functional leadership. Prior to Little Words Project, she was the first employee at Stoney Clover Lane, where she helped build the business from its early stages and ultimately served as Vice President of Operations, playing a key role in scaling the brand and strengthening its operational and supply chain infrastructure. She began her career as a fashion buyer, developing a strong foundation in merchandising, consumer insights, and retail strategy that continues to inform her approach today. Francesca brings a unique combination of creative thinking, commercial strategy, and operational expertise to her work. She is passionate about helping brands identify opportunities for growth, build meaningful partnerships, develop strong teams, and turn big ideas into successful, scalable businesses. How She Can Help: 1. Develop and execute strategic brand partnerships and collaborations 2. Build and grow licensing and retail partnership programs 3. Identify new business opportunities and growth strategies for consumer brands 4. Strengthen product, merchandising, and go-to-market strategies 5. Build scalable operations and processes for growing companies 6. Build, structure, and mentor high-performing cross-functional teams 7. Navigate the challenges of building and growing a fashion, accessories, or lifestyle brand