I am an International Executive and Coach, with a 30-year career in people and organisation development, strategic business planning and other business areas in blue chip multinationals.
As a People & Organisation Director my core remit is to coach leaders to drive culture change and develop and engage employees to deliver high performance, innovation, and customer value.
Being trained as a Professional Certified Coach (ICF PCC) certifies my adherence to the highest standard of coaching in line with the requirements of the International Coaching Federation (ICF).
I am fluent in English, German and Italian.
Completed seven successful assignments in blue chip companies in very diverse organisational and cultural settings in Europe and Asia.
Led large scale international organisational restructurings and culture change programmes.
Supported senior leaders for three decades in highy complex organisational settings to define and impact business and people transformation challenges.
Built state of the art HR frameworks from scratch and developed companies to become top employers with engaged and high performing employees.
I have a passion for developing people and feel real joy in seeing people realise their talent and ambition.
However we all need variety and carefree fun. When not working, my favourite past times are spending time with my family, swimming and diving, exploring world cuisines and visiting fine art museums.
My main strength, and my biggest asset to you, is my proven track record of integrating people with diverse talents, capabilities, personalities, and cultures into an inclusive and creative environment that supports them to grow and business to thrive.
My 30 year exposure to Far East Asian cultures has allowed me to gain many invaluable insights, both privately and professionally, into the cultural differences between Europe and countries such as Japan, Korea and China.
These experiences, in combination with my multiple international assignments, have refined my ability to lead, collaborate and communicate in a respectful and inclusive manner across deep cultural differences.
I understand how international environments, digital disruption and managing by remote, is adding ever more complexity to the leadership challenge of today.
I know how to ask the right questions to help you break down the organisational complexities, defining the right strategies and taking the best possible decisions and actions.
I will guide you in integrating different resources, various and sometimes contrasting priorities, different departments, and business units for maximum innovation and performance.
Francesco’s leadership, his mentorship played a pivotal role in my career progression. He has an incredible talent for recognizing strengths and helping to refine them, while also providing the right level of challenge to foster growth. His ability to offer tailored advice and constructive feedback was instrumental in helping me advance my career.
During my time as a manager, his guidance played a critical role in helping me refine my leadership abilities and expand my strategic thinking. Thanks to Francesco’s valuable coaching and mentoring I have progressed to Director position overseeing entire region. I have no doubt that his coaching will be equally transformative for other leaders seeking to advance their careers.
Francesco exemplifies what it means to be a true leader, mentor, and professional. He has consistently demonstrated exceptional skills in guiding and mentoring with a blend of insightful wisdom and practical advice. His ability to understand and address challenges has been instrumental in fostering both personal and professional growth.
In addition to his coaching expertise, Francesco shines as an outstanding HR professional. His deep understanding of human resources, paired with a keen business acumen, allows him to align people strategies with business goals seamlessly. His strategic thinking, coupled with a strong ethical foundation, ensures that every decision made is both effective and compassionate.
On a personal note, Francesco is a warm, empathetic, and genuine human being. His approachability and kindness make him a pleasure to work with, and his ability to connect on a human level sets him apart.
Francesco was my manager for three years when he was assigned to Toyota Motor Asia Pacific. Despit this being his first post to Asia and not having any prior experience or background in government affairs, Francesco quickly integrated and proved to be an effective leader of a very diverse and international team bringing new and often challenging ways of thinking.
What left the strongest impression is Francesco’s inclusive and participative leadership style. He is very open to listening, taking on board suggestions and always explains the rationale of this decisions while not hesitating to have sometimes difficult but necessary conversations. This was possible due to the fact that he sincerely has your interest at heart. It was an invaluable experience working with him and one I definitely consider a privilege.
Reflecting on my time working with Francesco, I can honestly say he changed the course of my life. From the moment I started to work with him, he became more than just a boss—he was a mentor, a guide, and a true coach. His unwavering belief in my potential gave me the courage to step out of my comfort zone and embrace challenges I never thought I could overcome.
He didn’t just lead; he nurtured, pushing me to grow in ways I didn’t realize were possible. The freedom he gave me was paired with just the right amount of challenge, always encouraging me to reach higher, dream bigger, and believe in myself. The lessons I learned from him continue to shape my journey, both personally and professionally. His impact is something I carry with me every day, and I am deeply grateful for the time we shared. Anyone who has the privilege of being coached by him will not just find a coach—they’ll find someone who truly cares about their growth and success, as he did with me.
