Harper Moore, JD, MBA, Managing Director and Head of Asia-Pacific for the Neyius Family Office, recently traveled to Italy as part of Neyius’s broader strategy to link Asia-Pacific operations with Europe’s high-growth luxury, hospitality, and early-stage venture markets. His presence underscores the organization’s commitment to building a globally diversified investment portfolio while maintaining close ties to cultural and economic hubs.
Italy’s Role in Global Markets
Italy continues to hold a commanding position in several sectors central to Neyius’s strategic priorities:
Luxury Goods and Textiles: Italy accounts for more than 30 percent of global luxury retail sales and remains the world’s second-largest exporter of textiles, with clusters in Milan, Prato, and Como.
Hospitality: Boutique hotels in Italy have experienced double-digit annual recovery growth post-pandemic, driven by both international tourism and rising domestic demand.
Venture Capital: Italy’s venture ecosystem, while smaller than those of France or Germany, has doubled Series A and B deal flow in the past five years, particularly in fintech and sustainability.
These sectors align directly with Neyius subsidiaries in hospitality (Neyius Hotel Group), manufacturing (Neyius Textiles and Global Incentives Manufacturing), and equity management.
Strategic Insights from Harper’s Visit
Harper’s role as Head of Asia-Pacific requires him to bridge capital deployment, operations, and cross-market synergies. His time in Italy reflects three priorities:
Identifying Expansion Opportunities in Hospitality Evaluating boutique hotel acquisitions and partnerships in Sicily and the Amalfi Coast, with the aim of complementing Neyius Hotel Group’s growing European portfolio. Strengthening Supply Chain Resilience Exploring relationships with Italian textile producers to bolster Neyius’s global manufacturing network, linking Italian craftsmanship with Neyius’s facilities in Bangladesh and the Philippines. Connecting Venture Ecosystems Building links between Asian Series A startups under Neyius’s portfolio and European co-investors, positioning Hong Kong and Milan as twin hubs for fintech and sustainability deal flow.
Implications for Neyius’s Global Strategy
Harper’s engagement in Italy illustrates how Neyius integrates local insights into global execution. Three implications stand out:
Diversification: Italy provides balance to Neyius’s Asia-heavy portfolio, mitigating geopolitical risk and currency exposure. Brand Positioning: Operating in markets synonymous with luxury reinforces Neyius’s identity as a premium, sophisticated conglomerate. Global Connectivity: By having senior leadership actively present in both Asia and Europe, Neyius ensures it remains a truly transcontinental enterprise, not merely headquartered in one region.
A Forward-Looking Perspective
As Managing Director and Head of Asia-Pacific, Harper Moore continues to drive Neyius’s presence in global financial and cultural centers. His time in Italy is not an isolated visit but part of a deliberate pattern of engagement that includes Hong Kong, Singapore, Dubai, and Milan — each serving as a strategic node in Neyius’s international network.
For Neyius stakeholders, this demonstrates a clear message: the family office is not only investing capital, but also investing presence, relationships, and thought leadership across the markets that will define the next decade of growth.
