| |OCTOBER 202619to deliver meaningful solutions. These principles have guided every strategic decision throughout my professional journey.Your career has spanned multiple leadership roles and business transformations. What has shaped your approach to strategic thinking and long-term decision-making?One lesson has remained constant throughout my career: I never make decisions simply to resolve temporary issues. Instead, I focus on understanding the root causes before developing sustainable, long-term solutions. Strategic thinking requires patience, disciplined analysis, and the ability to look beyond immediate pressures. Whether I have been developing ten-year business strategies, entering new international markets, or leading organizational transformation, I have learned that lasting success comes from decisions that strengthen the future rather than merely addressing the present.How do you help organizations stay ahead amid technological disruption, changing customer expectations, and global uncertainty?The business landscape has changed dramatically since the pandemic. Organizations now value resilient supply chains, local partnerships, and greater proximity to customers alongside global reach. At the same time, artificial intelligence is reshaping how businesses operate. I see AI as a powerful enabler that automates repetitive, low-value tasks, allowing people to focus on strategy, innovation, and customer relationships. Ultimately, I believe companies should aim to deliver complete solutions rather than simply selling products, while remaining agile enough to anticipate customer needs before they become demands.What has been one of the most valuable leadership lessons you have learned while managing complex global teams and strategic initiatives?The biggest leadership challenge has never been technical - it has always been creating a unified team with a shared vision. Throughout my career, including leading international business units and cross-functional teams during the COVID-19 pandemic, I learned that people perform at their best when they clearly understand both the objective and their role in achieving it. I believe time spent listening, communicating, and aligning teams is never wasted. It builds trust, encourages diverse perspectives, and ultimately creates stronger execution and better long-term outcomes.Which qualities do you believe will define successful leaders in the coming decade?Tomorrow's leaders will need to combine digital understanding with strong human capabilities. Emotional intelligence will be essential for building trust and inspiring high-performing teams, while execution speed will determine how effectively organizations respond to change. I also believe accountability and the ability to connect ideas from different industries, markets, and experiences will become increasingly valuable. AI will undoubtedly enhance productivity and decision-making, but it will never replace human judgment, creativity, empathy, or the ability to inspire people toward a common purpose.What advice would you offer emerging leaders who aspire to build impactful and enduring careers?My advice is simple: approach every day with the mindset that there is always something new to learn. Confidence in your own ideas is important, but true leadership also requires humility, curiosity, and the willingness to listen to different perspectives. Never hesitate to refine your thinking if it leads to a better outcome. Stay committed to a clear vision, continue learning throughout your career, and always focus on delivering more value than you promise. That principle has served me well throughout my professional journey. VISIONARY CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER OFTHE YEAR FROM ITALY - 2026 My advice is simple: approach every day with the mindset that there is always something new to learn
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