Donato Loria currently serves as the Director of Operations & Venue at BolognaFiere Group, overseeing event planning and marketing efforts. Loria previously held multiple leadership roles at Bologna Congressi, including Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director, and Chief Operating Officer, where responsibilities included strategic planning, management, and operational excellence. Loria also served as Chief Executive Officer at Events Factory Italy, focusing on business strategy development and operational oversight. Early career experiences include positions as Brand Event Manager at International Event Solutions and Project Manager at Fiera Roma srl, emphasizing sales management and client relations. Loria holds a Master’s Degree in Global Marketing and International Business Relations and a degree in Political Science from Università degli Studi di Salerno.