Franco Lodato

Franco Lodato is a seasoned design and innovation professional with extensive experience across various industries, currently serving as a Senior Business Advisor at Pininfarina and a member of the Board of Advisors for MeetMo.io. With a strong background in strategic planning and product development, Franco has successfully led initiatives at Masimo, driving a significant transition toward luxury wearables, and at Kids2, where a modular design approach generated numerous patents and reduced costs. As the CEO and Founder of Bionics in Action, Franco specialized in nature-inspired design, collaborating with Fortune 500 companies to deliver innovative solutions. Educational qualifications include a Master's degree in Industrial Design from Istituto Europeo di Design and a Sustainability Development Professional credential from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.