Roberto Piola is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in management and strategy, currently serving as General Manager and Head of Amazon Music in Italy since July 2014. In this role, Roberto has successfully led customer acquisition strategies, launched new business verticals, and defined a marketing strategy that increased unaided awareness. Previous positions at Amazon include Manager for Home Video & Physical Music Categories and Shoes Category, where Roberto achieved significant operating margin growth and category turnaround. Roberto holds a Full-time MBA from IESE Business School and is currently Vice President of the Italian Alumni Association, fostering connections within the business community. Early career experiences include roles at Dow Jones and PM Group SpA, where Roberto demonstrated exceptional performance and received multiple accolades.