Luca Pistidda

Head Of Brand Development —- Football Coach: Uefa B Diploma & Goalkeeper Uefa C

London Area, United Kingdom

About

30 Years of experience in the Gelato World, 23 years international experience in Managing and working with many of the best luxury brands in the Hospitality, Ice Cream Industry, Fine Dining, Food & Beverage. Involvement in exclusive international events such the UEFA Euro 2012 Expertise in Restaurant Operation including experience in starting up new units, overseeing multiple locations. Significant experience in the Gelato industry, Research & Development roles Substantial experience in industrial Ice cream manufacturing/processing -Knowledge of associated product categories such as process aids and functional ingredients (raw materials, stabilizers, emulsifiers) -Strong business and commercial understanding -Strong customer interaction skills -Ability to work cross functionally with all divisions within the business -Competent in relevant IT applications -Ability to travel as required by the role -Ability to independently plan and execute plans to deliver agreed strategic business plans and solutions -Focus on optimize all aspects of the hospitality business, minimize costs and increase revenues -My goal is to maximize the potential of the projects and exceed client expectations

Experience

  • Head Of Brand Development at NIC ICE LIMITED
    Jun 2025 - Present · 1 yr 2 mos

    Nic is a part of Orkla Food Ingredients, the leading Norwegian supplier of bakery and sweet ingredients

  • Uefa Football Coach at Irish Football Association
    Sep 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

    As a qualified UEFA Football Coach, I dedicate my spare time to nurturing young talent. My work with the Irish FA further enriches my coaching experience, enabling me to engage with the community and promote youth football.

  • Technical Director at GELATO LINE LIMITED
    Mar 2021 - Jun 2025 · 4 yrs 4 mos

    Gelato Line UK & Gelato Cones IE were the distributors of Brand Leagel over 10 years in UK & Ireland.

  • Country Manager Technical & Sales at NIC ICE LTD
    Jul 2016 - Feb 2021 · 4 yrs 8 mos

    Technical & Sales Regional Manager for Orkla ASA. I was representing a dynamic group of sisters companies in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, i was in charge in Ireland for those brands: Fabbri, Gelatop DreiDroppel, PreGel and Cremodan.

  • Distribution Specialist UAE Co-Founder at Bibite Paoletti
    Sep 2012 - Sep 2016 · 4 yrs 1 mo

    In partnership with Stapponi LLC DWC. Responsable for the Import/Export of Italian Soft Drinks "Paoletti"​ in UAE & Saudi Arabia. A GREAT ITALIAN STORY OF SPARKLING PASSION": Chinotto, Spuma Bionda, Gassosa, Limonata, Bitter, Pompelmo, Cedrata, Aranciata, Acqua Tonica, Ginger Ale