With a degree in Economics and Business Management from the Catholic University of Milan and a Master of Science in International Accounting and Finance from Cass Business School in London, Giorgio began his career at Bain & Company, where he worked for more than five years on strategy, corporate restructuring and corporate finance projects, eventually rising to the role of Case Team Leader. He then joined Google, where he spent almost nine years in roles of increasing responsibility, eventually becoming Head of Products Strategy & Operations and Go-To-Market for Italy. In this role, he led product strategy and go-to-market strategies for Google Italy in close coordination with the EMEA and global teams, developing strategic partnerships and business development projects with the group’s key clients, and working with the country’s leading companies on digital transformation, marketing innovation and e-commerce, with the aim of accelerating revenue growth and product adoption. At the same time, he also served on an interim basis as Head of Strategy & Operations for Google Africa.