Born in Turin in 1951. Founder and partner of a group of consultancy firms focusing on international markets analysis, on intervention projects on behalf of public administrations, and on strategic consultancy for entrepreneurial associations. Since 1993, he has been the Director of Promos, Special agency of the Milan Chamber of Commerce for international activities promotion and external relations. He is a member of the board of several companies and associations. He is currently the Secretary general of the Milan Chamber of Commerce and the Director of some of its special agencies.