Matteo Piuri

Matteo Piuri has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of design and digital technology. Matteo is currently the Director, Group Head of Design, and Director, Group Head of Digital & Customer Experience at Nexi Group, where they focus on digital payments and innovation. In this role, they are responsible for delivering universal digital products that embody simplicity, daily habit, and closeness. Matteo has been with Nexi since 2017, previously serving as Director, Head of Digital & Customer Experience and Director, Head of Design.

Prior to Nexi, Matteo worked at ADI Design Museum as a member of the Service Design Committee, contributing to the recognition and promotion of Italian design products. Matteo also served as an Advisory Board Member (ESG) at LifeGate, a sustainable startup ecosystem dedicated to supporting and connecting environmentally conscious start-ups.

Matteo has been involved in various prestigious awards and conferences. Matteo served as a Jury Member for The Webby Awards, an international award honoring excellence on the Internet, as well as a Jury Member for the National Digital Design Award in Italy. Matteo was also a Board Member at Digital Design Days, a global meeting point for the digital design industry. Matteo had the opportunity to speak at TED Conferences in 2019.

Earlier in their career, Matteo worked at Banca Widiba, where they co-founded the bank and held the positions of Head of User Experience and Head of Interactive Development. Matteo also gained valuable experience at Accenture, where they served as an Experience Manager at Accenture Interactive and held various design roles at Accenture Digital. Matteo has been actively involved in the design community and has a strong passion for innovation and creating meaningful user experiences.

Matteo Piuri's education history begins in 2001 when they started studying Graphic Design. Matteo pursued this field for five years and obtained a degree as a Designer in Graphic Design in 2006. Following this, from 2006 to 2008, they enrolled in Exhibition Design, specializing in Design and Visual Communication. Moving forward to the present, Matteo is currently a candidate at MIP Politecnico di Milano, where they are pursuing an Executive MBA in Business Administration. Additionally, Matteo has earned certifications in Scuba Diving from SSI Scuba Schools International in January 2019 and from PADI in January 2015.