Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Additional Information
Work Availability
Work Preference
Interests
Timeline
Attilio Ruffo

Attilio Ruffo

Milan
There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.
Seth Godin

Summary

Driven marketing and communication executive with high work ethic and solid business acumen.
Combining creativity and execution, my expertise is to develop marketing and communication strategies, product and services launches with integrated marketing and communication plans. Solid competence in corporate and brand sustainability.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages

Work History

Marketing, Communications and Sustainability

Self-employeed
09.2021 - Current

Business Angel, Investor and Advisor for companies focused on sustainability and innovation

  • Launched marketing activities for new product lines and market penetration.
  • Managed relationships with key industry partners and implemented promotional initiatives to maximize marketing program performance.
  • Increased brand awareness by developing and implementing innovative marketing campaigns.

Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

Sustain & Ability
01.2020 - 08.2021
  • Lead PR, Marketing and Communication Team, to develop and execute integrated strategic Marketing plans to increase Brand reputation and support Company revenues.
  • Working alongside Business Development Team to create strategic partnership and commercial strategies to support Sustainable Business Transformation
  • Enhanced brand visibility by developing and implementing strategic integrated marketing and communication plans.

Marketing and Communication Consultant

Self
09.2011 - 12.2019
  • Streamlined internal and external communication processes, fostering collaborative work environment across departments.
  • Analyzed and reported on KPIs to validate and demonstrate success of marketing campaigns.
  • Oversaw creation and execution of ATL and BTL marketing plans and activities
  • Created and managed social media campaigns to increase brand engagement.

VP Marketing, Communication and Partnerships

Ferrari North America
10.2006 - 08.2011
  • Developed and executed targeted Marketing and Communication strategies and activities, leading to expansion of company''s client base in North and South America.
  • Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for bottom-line profits.
  • Increased company growth through collaborations and partnerships
  • Lead company's Marketing and Communication Team, being in charge of
    - Press and Public Relations
    - Auto Shows
    - Product Launches
    - Marketing communications
    - Marketing Events
    - North American motors ports

Communication Director

General Motors Powertrain Europe
09.2005 - 10.2006
  • Executed comprehensive marketing plans that consistently achieved targets for increased revenue.
  • Leveraged analytics tools to track campaign performance metrics for continuous improvement in communications strategy effectiveness.
  • Consolidated messaging guidelines, ensuring brand consistency across all channels and departments.
  • Coordinated timely press releases announcing company news, achievements, or awards received by organization.
  • Collaborated with HR to enhance employee onboarding experience through effective communication materials.

Communications and Marketing Director

Gruppo Hera SpA
06.2003 - 09.2005
  • Executed comprehensive communication plans that Brand development and awareness.
  • Led strategic development and implementation of integrated communication and marketing plans.
  • Streamlined internal communications processes, fostering more collaborative and efficient work environment.
  • Oversaw preparation of marketing copy, images, videos, emails, and other collateral.
  • Led cross-functional teams to execute integrated marketing campaigns, strengthening brand positioning
  • Mentored local personnel on best practices and protocols to maximize productivity.
  • Created and executed integrated, online and direct marketing campaigns.
  • Managed public relations efforts, securing positive media coverage and enhancing company reputation.

Public Relations and Marketing Events Manager

Saab Italy
05.2000 - 05.2003
  • Oversaw team of communications and media relations professionals with focus on achieving PR results.
  • Developed integrated branding and public relations strategies.
  • Collaborated with marketing team to create cohesive messaging across all channels for maximum impact.
  • Collaborated with external PR firms, as well as internal sales and marketing managers, to determine branding, product positioning and media messages.
  • Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines and KPI results
  • Elevated brand experiences at trade shows and conferences by designing eye-catching booth displays.

Press Officer

Ferrari SpA
04.1998 - 04.2000
  • Served as primary point of contact for Italian and international media inquiries, both for Formula One and road cars, fostering trust and transparency between organization and journalists.
  • Created and executed targeted PR activities to raise awareness of products and organization initiatives.
  • Created compelling press releases and pitch letters, securing positive coverage in local and national publications.
  • Contributed to event planning efforts, coordinating logistics for successful press conferences and media briefings.

Education

Laurea - Giurisprudenza

Università Statale , Milano, Italy
06.1996

Skills

  • Corporate Communication strategy
  • Strategic Planning
  • Product and Brand Positioning
  • Brand Development
  • Social Media Strategy
  • Partnership Development
  • Product Launches
  • Public and Media Relations
  • Team Management
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Creative and Innovative

Languages

Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
French
Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)

Additional Information

My passion for Nature Conservancy and Travelling led me to Landscape Photography.

I am a Photography Educator and through my YouTube channel I created a community of over 100 thousand passionate photographers.

I love Sports. I swam and played competitive water-polo for 23 years.

I have been a tennis and spinning instructor. I am a marathoner, I love surfing, snowboarding and mountain biking.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract Work

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balancePersonal development programs

Interests

Sport

Nature conservancy

Sustainability

Timeline

Marketing, Communications and Sustainability - Self-employeed
09.2021 - Current
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer - Sustain & Ability
01.2020 - 08.2021
Marketing and Communication Consultant - Self
09.2011 - 12.2019
VP Marketing, Communication and Partnerships - Ferrari North America
10.2006 - 08.2011
Communication Director - General Motors Powertrain Europe
09.2005 - 10.2006
Communications and Marketing Director - Gruppo Hera SpA
06.2003 - 09.2005
Public Relations and Marketing Events Manager - Saab Italy
05.2000 - 05.2003
Press Officer - Ferrari SpA
04.1998 - 04.2000
Università Statale - Laurea, Giurisprudenza
Attilio Ruffo