International Expansion

ALTROFOOD: Advisor for th OOH

AltroFood is an innovative company specializing in 100% plant-based, gluten-free, and allergen-free products. Their offerings include versatile mixes for creating burgers, meatballs, ragùs, fillings, nuggets, and more, allowing chefs and consumers to customize flavors according to their preferences.  These products are designed for convenience, requiring only the addition of water and oil to prepare, and boast a long shelf life without the need for refrigeration.  AltroFood_Burger_Mexican_1200x ALTROFOOD 3 ALTROFOOD 2 ALTROFOOD In my role at AltroFood, I focus on the strategic development of foodservice and retail businesses, emphasizing the optimization of operations, refinement of business models, and the creation of innovative concepts that align with evolving market demands. I collaborate closely with key stakeholders—including investors, franchise developers, and industry leaders—to ensure sustainable growth. With a hands-on approach, I transform ideas into profitable, scalable operations, blending creativity with practicality to deliver measurable success. Occasionally, when companies were unable to recognize the potential of an innovation, I took it upon myself to turn these ideas into scalable, tangible businesses, becoming an entrepreneur in the process. At AltroFood, I apply this expertise to expand the reach of our plant-based products, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and sustainability while catering to the diverse needs of our clientele. Projects ALTROFOOD: Advisor for th OOH Sublime: Advisor and Board Member Poland: Food chain development advisor That’s Vapore: Advisor & strategic partner Gruppo Ethos Ristoranti: New business advisor Sciallami: Founder I love poke: Advisor Taglio Milano: Business advisor Else Corp: Advisor for Retail Development Stadion Mall Belgrade: Food Court redesign PAN BOLLA: format redesign and construction Poseidon Group: food court consultant Unilever: Format adaptation & Construction for Algida Gelaterie Algida: Design & Construction of Kiosks for entertainment parks Disney: Designer of Set Structure for Disney Channel’s ‘Quelli dell’Intervallo Water Kiosks: Invention and International Development Cremonini Group: Street Food Format with Montana Coca Cola: Design & development format for sport arena USCE MALL: Landlord Representation for Italy Oscartielle spa: Production Offshoring Development

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Poland: Food chain development advisor

In 2022, I relocated to Poland on behalf of international investors with the objective of developing a scalable foodservice chain in the local market. During this time, I utilized my expertise in market research, strategic planning, and operational execution to design and implement a business model tailored to the region’s unique demands. My responsibilities included evaluating and selecting real estate opportunities, analyzing the competitive landscape, and establishing a supply chain network to ensure operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This experience allowed me to blend strategic foresight with practical implementation, resulting in a comprehensive project plan ready for execution. The initiative demonstrated my ability to adapt global foodservice concepts to local markets while maintaining scalability and profitability food halls warsaw IMG_0942 IMG_1456 IMG_1668 IMG_2503 IMG_2559 Projects Altrofood: Advisor for the OOH channel Sublime: Advisor and Board Member Poland: Food chain development advisor That’s Vapore: Advisor & strategic partner Gruppo Ethos Ristoranti: New business advisor Sciallami: Founder I love poke: Advisor Taglio Milano: Business advisor Else Corp: Advisor for Retail Development Stadion Mall Belgrade: Food Court redesign PAN BOLLA: format redesign and construction Poseidon Group: food court consultant Unilever: Format adaptation & Construction for Algida Gelaterie Algida: Design & Construction of Kiosks for entertainment parks Disney: Designer of Set Structure for Disney Channel’s ‘Quelli dell’Intervallo Water Kiosks: Invention and International Development Cremonini Group: Street Food Format with Montana Coca Cola: Design & development format for sport arena USCE MALL: Landlord Representation for Italy Oscartielle spa: Production Offshoring Development

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Italbaby India: first importer of Childhood items

In 1999, I established Italbaby India Private Limited in New Delhi on behalf of foreign investors, at a time when India had not yet joined the global free market (WTO). This posed significant challenges for international trade, particularly in the importation of finished consumer goods. At that time, importing large quantities of ready-to-sell baby care products—such as strollers, car seats, pacifiers, and feeding bottles—was virtually impossible without incurring exorbitant tariffs, which reached up to 98%. To overcome this restriction, I developed an original and highly adaptive business model that allowed the company to operate efficiently under these constraints. Instead of importing fully assembled products, we imported key components and carried out local assembly, significantly reducing the applicable duties, though they still remained high, averaging around 80%. Given the elevated costs of these products due to import duties, I also pioneered an innovative retail distribution strategy, one that closely resembled modern franchising. This approach enabled Italbaby India to rapidly scale within just two years, establishing a nationwide distribution network, marking the first large-scale introduction of premium Italian baby products in India. The company successfully secured a presence in several key Indian states, bringing high-quality European childcare products to a market that had previously lacked such offerings. This strategic adaptation and rapid success led to significant media recognition, with Italbaby India and my work being featured in two of India’s most influential newspapers, the Hindustan Times and the Times of India, underscoring the impact of this pioneering venture in the Indian retail sector. Projects Italbaby India: first importer of Childhood items ALTROFOOD: Advisor for th OOH Sublime: Advisor and Board Member Poland: Food chain development advisor That’s Vapore: Advisor & strategic partner Gruppo Ethos Ristoranti: New business advisor Sciallami: Founder I love poke: Advisor Taglio Milano: Business advisor Else Corp: Advisor for Retail Development Stadion Mall Belgrade: Food Court redesign PAN BOLLA: format redesign and construction Poseidon Group: food court consultant Unilever: Format adaptation & Construction for Algida Gelaterie Algida: Design & Construction of Kiosks for entertainment parks Disney: Designer of Set Structure for Disney Channel’s ‘Quelli dell’Intervallo Water Kiosks: Invention and International Development Cremonini Group: Street Food Format with Montana Coca Cola: Design & development format for sport arena USCE MALL: Landlord Representation for Italy Oscartielle spa: Production Offshoring Development

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