Franco Denari

Franco Denari is a seasoned Chief Executive Officer with over 15 years of experience in spearheading multi-million-dollar business growth through establishing and scaling high-growth start-ups in the global marketplace.

His track record includes co-founding and leading the highly successful eCommerce platform Eataly Net, which became the world's largest online retailer of premium Italian food products, winning prestigious awards like the 'Best eCommerce Food Website into the European Market'.

Franco has demonstrated expertise in driving process improvements, developing industry alliances, defining corporate objectives, and achieving financial and operational success.

He has successfully concluded the sale of companies like Sulake Oy and Sugarnet, while also playing a pivotal role in establishing businesses like Mother Dough Pizza.

In addition to his professional endeavors, Franco has been actively involved in charity work as an Angel Investor in Senegal, focusing on improving infrastructure and business reforms to alleviate poverty.

Franco's educational background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Economics and Business Management from Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, as well as completing a Negotiation Mastery program at Harvard Business School Online.

He has held key positions such as Group President & Chief Direct Investment Officer at Krause Group, Executive Chairman at Zucchi 1810 Inc., and various leadership roles at prominent organizations like Eataly Net, Sulake Oy, and BL Consulting.

Franco Denari's expertise in strategic marketing, business administration, and leadership has made him a sought-after industry expert and mentor for start-up companies, particularly in Italy.