Rachele Focardi

Rachele Focardi is a globally recognized authority on multigenerational workforce dynamics and a “Top LinkedIn Voice,” recently named one of the Six Most Influential Women in the New World of Work. With over two decades of experience, she has become synonymous with pioneering strategies that foster harmonious and productive intergenerational collaboration in the workplace.

As the author of the best-selling book Reframing Generational Stereotypes—published by McGraw Hill in English, Cheers Publishing in Chinese, and Hoepli in Italian—Rachele has helped reshape how organizations view generational diversity. Her work transforms age-diverse teams from a source of conflict into a powerful lever for innovation, inclusion, and growth.

Founder and CEO of XYZ@Work, Rachele leads groundbreaking programs that bring generations together through initiatives like Duo, an innovative two-way mentoring approach. Her frameworks and insights have been adopted across industries and geographies, helping organizations shift from hierarchical learning models to mutual exchange and collective strength.

 She is Chair of the Multigenerational Workforce Committee for the ASEAN Human Development Organization, Senior Partner for Generational Diversity at Start Reverse, and a lecturer for Duke Corporate Education, Emeritus, and the University of Italian Switzerland (USI), where she teaches on generational dynamics in tourism and the future of work.

Rachele is also a featured TEDx speaker and a regular contributor to Channel News Asia. A highly sought-after keynote speaker and consultant, she has been featured in top media outlets globally. Her background includes serving as Chief Strategy Officer at Universum and working as an international anchor and correspondent for CNBC. She is also a member of MENSA.

Rachele’s visionary leadership is rooted in a profound understanding of each generation’s unique context, values, and contributions. Her mission is not just to align different age groups, but to integrate their perspectives and strengths—transforming workplaces into inclusive, dynamic ecosystems where everyone can thrive.