Adriano Chinello

Adriano Chinello is the current head of PRO Business at Arduino. Prior to this, they were managing director at Bonfiglioli Vectron GmbH from April 2019 to April 2021. From February 2017 to April 2021, they were also the global R&D and marketing director at Bonfiglioli. From June 2013 to January 2016, they were the business unit director at Gefran. From July 2009 to January 2017, they were also the marketing and R&D director at Gefran. Prior to that, they were the technical director at Elkron S.p.A. from September 2004 to July 2009. Adriano has also worked as an R&D manager and key account manager at MR&D Institute from April 2001 to August 2004. Adriano Chinello started their career as a laboratory manager and test and certification engineer at IMIT S.p.A. from March 1997 to March 2001. Adriano is also an experienced integrated circuit designer, having worked at STMicroelectronics from September 1994 to February 1997.

Adriano Chinello studied Electronics Engineering at Politecnico di Milano, where they earned their Master's degree. Adriano then went on to earn their Executive MBA from Bologna Business School. Finally, they graduated from Liceo Scientifico E. Fermi - Arona (NO) with honors.

They are on a team with Alessandro Ranelucci - Head, Makers Business, Lotte Andersen - Head, Education Business, and Pietro Dore - COO. Their manager is Fabio Violante, CEO.