Experience
- Strategic Advisor
Appointed in recognition of long-standing experience in foodservice, brand development and growth strategy. Contributes executive perspective on brand potential, market dynamics and strategic opportunities within the food delivery and restaurant ecosystem.
- Market Research & Scouting Lead Italy
Sector analysis, competitive benchmarking, franchise partner screening, and location intelligence via Realytics for the Italian market entry of a leading Central European sandwich QSR with 70+ locations across Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland.
- Strategic Advisor & Equity Partner
Advisory and equity stake in Italy's first 100% plant-based fast food concept. Strategic development, market positioning, and international growth roadmap.
- Founder & Strategic Director
Commercial advisory platform for foodservice, QSR and OOH brands. Market intelligence, business matchmaking, brand concept development, investor readiness, and equity-based collaboration models for early-stage ventures.
- Investor & Board Member
Artisanal laboratory specializing in high-quality spoon desserts for restaurant chains and supermarkets. Supported strategic growth and scaling of clean-label, premium-quality products across foodservice and retail channels.
- Country Manager Italy
Identifying growth opportunities, recruiting franchisees, and facilitating cross-border partnerships for a global network specializing in international franchise expansion.
- International Foodservice Advisor
Strategic consultancy in retail and commercial real estate spanning foodservice, mall redevelopment, and tenant mix optimization. High-profile projects including Stadion Shopping Center in Belgrade — 30,000 sqm GLA with a UEFA-standard football stadium on its roof
- Startup Co-Founder & CEODYNAMIC FOOD BRANDS SRL / SCIALLAMI (Brandname)
Founded and led Italy's pioneering virtual franchising and ghost kitchen platform. Successfully exited 2023.
- Resident Manager & Partner
On-site market research for international investors. Restaurant chain expansion strategies including real estate evaluation, supply chain optimization, and scalable operational model design.
- CEO & Co-FounderEve Creative DOO
Belgrade-based creative and retail consultancy operating under the MADEV brand. End-to-end consulting for retail developers and QSR operators across Serbia, the Balkans, and CEE.
- CEO & FounderArea Consumer Italia SRL
Innovative retail development firm. Landmark projects for Coca-Cola, Disney, Unilever Algida, and Mirabilandia. Exclusive franchising network for digital printing across Eastern Europe.
- Commercial Manager & Operations
Managed commercial operations and business development in the retail and design sector.
Experience
- International Sales Manager
International sales for SMT and Flyback Transformers. Key accounts including Thomson RCA. €45M budget responsibility. Production coordination across Italy and Turkey.
- Resident Plant Manager
Launch of refrigeration cabinet manufacturing plant. Regional supplier network development. International tenders with Tesco and Carrefour. National recognition — Confindustria study visits.
- Resident Managing DirectorItalbaby India Pvt. Ltd.
Co-founded the first EU-capital franchising retail company in India. Nationwide distribution network for premium Italian baby products. Featured in Hindustan Times and The Times of India in 2000.
- Key Account Manager
Strategic Client Account Manager, Sound & Vision division. Lombardy key accounts — €10M annual turnover. Recognized as Italy's top performer in first year. Launched world-first products including plasma Flat TV and DVD Recorder.
- Commercial Manager & Co-Founder
Co-founded from inception. Built the Italian GDO sales network from scratch and expanded internationally. Rose from warehouse manager to International Sales Director.
- Inside Sales & Sales RepresentativeAquattro SRL
1985 – 1992B2B sales of raw materials for the electronics and electromechanical industry. International partnerships with UK and German suppliers. The industrial formation that became the foundation of Michele's systematic approach to business development.