team

RAUK & CO. is a global design innovation practice led by Anette Cantagallo, bringing together senior expertise across creative direction, design innovation, strategy,
and industry.

The practice works with fashion and performance brands, global companies, innovation and strategy consultancies, bringing in specialist expertise where it strengthens the work.

the rauk TEAM

  • ANETTE CANTAGALLO

    ANETTE CANTAGALLO

    FOUNDER

    Award-winning design innovator with 25+ years across fashion, activewear, accessories and healthcare & school uniforms.

    Anette leads from concept through design, materials, technology, fit, testing and production readiness across independent brands, global companies and large-scale product systems.

  • CHRISTIAN SMITH

    ADVISOR· INDUSTRY + PARTNERSHIPS

    Director of Industry Engagement and Partnerships at Textile Exchange, with 15+ years across the global apparel sector.

    His experience spans Textile Exchange, Zalando, Fair Wear Foundation, ASOS, PVH, Tesco and TOMS, with a focus on industry engagement, partnerships, stakeholder relationships and the apparel supply chain.

  • RONJA BO GUSTAVSSON

    ADVISOR · STRATEGY

    Brings strategic and commercial perspective to growth, positioning and business development, supporting clear decision-making as ideas move toward scale.

    Her experience spans management consulting, Falcon Social and startup studio Xlabs, with a focus on growth strategy, customer insight, go-to-market and commercial development.

  • SHARN SANDOR

    COMPLIANCE & GOVERNANCE

    Founder of Stratagreen Solutions, with 20+ years across fashion and apparel compliance, sourcing, regulatory affairs, chemical management and product stewardship.

    Her industry experience includes Nike, PVH, Banana Republic, J.Crew, Thinx, Levi Strauss & Co., Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and Carhartt.