Vince Camuto is founder and chief executive officer of Camuto Group, which provides design, sourcing, marketing and production services to more than 5,400 department stores and independent retailers throughout the world.

He has developed key partnerships with leading brands as Tory Burch, BCBG, Jessica Simpson, Sanctuary Clothing, Lucky Brand Jeans and Banana Republic. He is well known for co-founding Nine West.

In 2005, Mr. Camuto launched his namesake footwear line, Vince Camuto, and has since expanded the lifestyle brand to include handbags, coats, eyewear, belts and cold weather accessories.

Mr. Camuto is an avid supporter of charities benefiting children, including St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Leukemia Society of America and the Domestic Abuse Awareness Foundation.

He also serves on the board of Wish-and-a-Smile, an organization dedicated to supporting numerous children's charities.

Italian Heritage, Italy, CEO, Branding, Creativity, Fashion Designers, Designers, Fashion Design, Design, Industrial Design, Celebrity Stylists, Media Professionals, Philanthropy, Charitable Affiliations, Charity, Charitable / Fundraising Events, Business Leadership, Footwear, Corporate Strategy, Fashion Beauty, Marketing, Lifestyle,