Italy
International Executive profile with cross-industry experience spanning general management, business development, strategic partnerships, and international market expansion. I have built and led business initiatives across luxury lifestyle, fashion and design, real estate, general contracting, infrastructure, and industrial services, combining strategic leadership with commercial execution in complex international environments. My experience includes acquisitions, brand development, sourcing, operations, tendering, contract management, and growth-focused partnership building across Europe, the Gulf, and Asia. As Country Head and CEO for the Italian operations of a Singapore-based group, I lead activities supporting international projects, Italian brand development, and the expansion of business opportunities in luxury, design, and fashion. Earlier roles in major corporate and entrepreneurial settings further strengthened my experience in commercial leadership, business development, P&L accountability, competitive bidding and multi-stakeholder negotiations, managing innovative and capital-intensive projects. I bring a pragmatic, growth-oriented leadership style, with a strong ability to identify opportunities, align stakeholders, and translate strategy into concrete business outcomes.
Country Head and Managing Director of the Italian holding company, leading the Group’s activities and contributing to international business initiatives across the UK, the Gulf, and selected Asian markets for the Singapore-based parent company. Also serving as CEO of Stefano Mortari S.r.l., the acquired Italian fashion company, with responsibility for executive oversight, business continuity, and international development in the accessible luxury segment. Highlights: - Direct the Group’s Italian platform across corporate, operational, and commercial activities. - Advance cross-border projects, business development, and strategic partnerships in luxury lifestyle, fashion, furniture, design, and real estate-related sectors. - Spearhead the strategic brand extension from fashion into furniture and design. - Oversaw the strategic acquisition of a heritage Italian company and built a network of partners, professionals, and suppliers across Italy and China.
Led the Commercial Department, with responsibility for Sales & Business Development, Commercial Excellence, and Marketing & Communication, and accountability for the Department’s P&L and the Company’s commercial pipeline. Highlights: - Directed commercial strategy and performance across sales, business development, commercial excellence, and marketing. - Oversaw the Company’s commercial pipeline and key client relationships. - Ensured alignment between growth priorities, market positioning, and external stakeholder engagement.
Founded and led an independent agency focused on new business development, market expansion, strategic communication, and commercial activation across multiple sectors. Supported clients through a combination of B2B advisory, business development, internationalisation, partnership building, and event-led market positioning. Highlights: - Advised clients on business development strategy, market intelligence, internationalisation, and partnership building. - Structured commercial agreements, collaboration models, and market-entry initiatives. - Developed and commercially positioned EDIT as the first certified sustainable multifunctional venue serving the MICE sector.
Led business development, contract management, and commercial relations with clients and joint venture partners for general contracting and project finance initiatives across Europe, the Middle East, India, and South America. Highlights: - Directed tendering, proposal development, and commercial activities for large-scale projects. - Worked across infrastructure, architecture, real estate, healthcare, renewable energy, power, and oil & gas. - Operated in complex, capital-intensive, multi-country bidding environments.
Managed client-facing projects in strategic sourcing, international procurement, and IT-related services, combining consulting, project management, business development, and service delivery responsibilities. Highlights: - Coordinated projects from market scouting and e-auctions through to implementation and service delivery. - Contributed to business development and client relationship management. - Supported outsourcing and process-improvement initiatives tailored to client needs.