Leo Italiano

Leo Italiano serves as the Business Units Director for International Markets at Lavazza Group since January 2019, overseeing operations across over 70 countries, including management of subsidiaries in Australia and Japan, joint ventures in China and India, and a network of distributors. Previously, Leo held various roles at Ferrero, contributing significantly to the growth of multiple business units and managing substantial client accounts. Early career experiences include positions at The Boston Consulting Group, Tre Tau Engineering as a co-founder, and an analyst role at the Politecnico di Torino. Academic credentials include a PhD in entrepreneurial strategy and finance from Politecnico di Torino, a General Management Program from ESCP Business School, and a range of degrees in engineering and management.