Luigi - CEO - Italy - iCEO #78698

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Luigi's Profile

iCEO #78698

Position: CEO

Nationality: Italy

Experience

Entrepreneur who co-founded, grew and sold an innovative technology business Experienced business mentor who has advised numerous start-up company owners/CEOs Multi-lingual and with a truly global perspective, having lived and/or worked in Germany, Portugal, Spain, UK, USA, Brazil and with dealings in China

Major Achievements

Imbued enthusiasm, confidence and tenacity in the founder, ultimately supporting her journey from leading an early stage, Barcelona-based business to an established Silicon Valley company, a global client base and currently entering its first investment round ($5m). Grew the company from a local enterprise with an initial base of six employees and €300k sales into a global operation with around 40 FTEs, 200 contractors and turnover of €4m and 20% profit in the first three years of business. Secured successful sale of the business and transfer of employees to a NASDAQ quoted Chinese company that was looking to grow its presence in Europe.

Industry Sector Competencies

IT/Computer Hardware

Software Localization

Professional Objectives

Function: VP Sales, VP of Business Unit

Sector: IT, Internet

Interim Manager: No

Permanent Position: Yes

Operational: Yes

Availability: Full time

Prefered Locations: Western Europe

Additional Professional Interests

Non executive director assignments

Countries Covered

Germany

Italy

Spain

Operational Competencies

Technologies to market (Expert)

Business development (Professional)

Geographical expansion (Professional)

Close down or sell off (Expert)