Gianluca Ercolin

Gianluca Ercolin is an experienced operations and business development professional with a robust background in the food and franchise sectors. Currently serving as Direttore Operations at BEFED Franchising since May 2025, Gianluca previously held significant roles at KFC Italia from August 2016 to May 2025, where responsibilities included Head Of Operations and Franchise Business Consultant. Earlier experience includes serving as Chief Operating Officer for Europe & Asia at Pollo Campero, overseeing operations across multiple countries and managing business development projects in Italy. Prior roles also include ownership of Up trade s.r.l., and positions at Carel and Improvance Consulting. Gianluca holds an MBA in International Business from MIB Trieste School of Management and a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Università degli Studi di Padova.