Graduated in Electronic Engineering at the Polytechnic of Turin, for a short period he was a researcher in Telecommunications, then he developed his career in Accenture (before Arthur Andersen and Andersen Consulting), where he was Partner since 1989, dedicating himself to the innovation of Management Control practices and the efficiency of back-office structures. He has invested in various business activities, the most important of which is the transformation of Palazzo Righini from a historic residence to a prestigious accommodation facility. He has been a Business Angel for many years and is one of the co-founders of Italian Angels for Growth. In the last 20 years he has also contributed to the foundation and financing of numerous associations and non-profit initiatives.