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Padua, Veneto, Italy

Unox is the world's best selling brand of professional ovens. Joined to build and manage the Unox Casa business unit, creating the first ever luxury smart-oven for high end residential. Developed end-to-end customer experience, marketing strategy and international retail network. Overseeing operations globally.

Miami, Florida, United States

LI-TAG is US based technology startup developing a proprietary IoT infrastructure that utilizes LEDs light frequency to provide a fast, secure and efficient data communication protocol, setting the core of a wide range of scalable digital solutions for the retail market. Li-Tag platform extends to integrate AI and AR into an end-to-end solution to drive retail revenues and customer engagement, bringing the retail experience of the future. Delivered “as a service” without upfront costs for maximum scalability across the global retail market.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Pininfarina, the global icon of Italian style, is a 360° design and engineering firm recognized for its authentic and disruptive innovation and the unparalleled ability to create timeless design beauty. Reporting to President and CEO Paolo Pininfarina, built the American operations from the ground up, created and led a cross-functional, multi-disciplinary team of 15, with two directors, inspiring a creative, collaborative & productive culture.Leveraged extensive track record in international business development to penetrate new territories and transform go-to-market strategy to explore new business areas. Initiated deep customer discovery. Developed best practices to foster, manage, and track opportunities.Met all business and financial goals ahead of time, doubling group revenues while securing solid margins, with focus on efficiency and disciplined cost control. Expanded architecture business by establishing knowledge of real-estate investment structure, consolidating strategic alliances with property developers and generating an estimated total listing of >$2.5B. Diversified US business into the industrial design and transportation space, building relationships with government and academia. Led the design team to perform at peak level of proficiency, resulting in various design awards, including the prestigious American Architecture Award in 2016.Managed all quarterly and monthly financial updates to CEO and Board of Directors, managing budget, cash flow and business plans.

Turin Area, Italy

Reporting to President and CEO Paolo Pininfarina, in charge of strategic business development globally. Repositioned the company value proposition from a styling expert to a customer-centered strategic consulting firm, leveraging design and branding to achieve market advantages. This targeted approach resulted in projects of larger scale and higher profitability. Revamped marketing strategy for renovated market presence, executing state of the art production of new corporate website and video, with innovative story telling approach. Took lead to identify, develop and execute strategic partnerships with brand leaders such as Ferrari, LVMH, Coca Cola, Juventus, GE, Cisco, Unilever, 3M, Motorola, Samsung, & L’Oréal. Managed end-to-end negotiations and contract processes with internal and outside counsel. Grew business by expanding into architecture/real estate, high-tech, and aviation. A Pininfarina first.

Greater New York City Area

Founded in 1970, Cyrus Company is an Italian brand of modern furniture and high-end accessories.Started/led US operations, launched first flagship showroom in New York’s Soho district.

Milan Area, Italy

Privately held strategic consulting / private equity firm focused on new business models and start-ups. Started as business analyst, promoted to consultant within a year. Performed risk and marketing analysis, which led to the start-up of innovative sales channels, based on 4,000 unconventional points of sale (PoS).

Turin Area, Italy

Formerly Seat PG, Italiaonline is a leading Internet co., active in advertising and e-commerce. Within the strategic marketing team, took charge of competitive analysis and market scenarios through research. Produced keen, visionary insights, and recommendations. Promoted to the CEO’s corporate development team.

Real Estate Management Program: Finance, Design And Leadership

Oxford Strategic Leadership Programme

Negotiation & Competitive Decision Making Program

Master'S Degree, Business Administration

Activities and Societies: SLI Member