Andrea Varnier

Andrea Varnier serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the Fondazione Milano Cortina 2026 since December 2022, leading the foundation's efforts in organizing, promoting, and communicating events related to the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Prior to this role, Andrea held the position of Chief Executive Officer at Costa Edutainment SPA, overseeing Italy's leading edutainment provider. Andrea's extensive experience includes roles as Global Chief Executive Officer at Richard Attias & Associates, Chief Executive Officer at Filmmaster Productions and Filmmaster Events, and Chief Executive Officer of Cerimônias Cariocas 2016, contributing to significant international events such as the Rio 2016 Games. Additional leadership experience encompasses managing director roles at exhibition centers in Italy and advising for the International Olympic Committee on various projects, including the Olympic Ceremonies for Beijing 2008. Andrea holds a Master's degree in Arts, Music, and Performing Arts from the Alma Mater Studiorum – Università di Bologna.