Bruno De Pianto

• Member of the Board of Directors for National Motorsport (Giunta Sportiva ACI)
• Appointed to the supreme governing body of Italian motorsport, responsible for the strategic governance and regulatory framework of the sport at both national and international levels.
• Key responsibilities include defining strategic guidelines, overseeing competition standards, and ensuring regulatory compliance and safety protocols across all automotive sporting activities in Italy.
• Plays a pivotal role in the institutional development and promotion of the Italian automotive sporting movement.

• Formally appointed by Decree of the Prime Minister (or the Delegated Political Authority for Sport) as a core member of the Evaluation Committee.
• Entrusted with the specific authority to evaluate, audit, and approve large-scale sporting projects requiring public funding exceeding €5 million.
• Responsible for assessing the economic sustainability, institutional compliance, and strategic impact of major national sporting infrastructures and events.

• High-level consultant to the Extraordinary Commissioner, General C.A. Tullio Del Sette, and the Sub-Commissioner, Hon. Giovanni Battista Tombolato.
• Providing expert strategic counsel on motorsport operations, institutional relations, and the administrative restructuring of the National Sporting Authority.

Professional Experience Institutional Governance & Regulatory Leadership Strategic Partnerships & Manufacturer Relations Core Competencies

Technical Leader & Strategic Advisor | ACI – Italian National Sporting Authority 2022 – Present

• Regulatory Frameworks (2023–2024): Appointed to lead the drafting of national regulatory frameworks for next-generation GPS tracking and safety protocols.
• Public Tendering & Procurement (2023): Authored the technical guidelines for a European-level tender to select the future official supplier of tracking systems for ACI Sport.
• Liaison & Homologation (2023): Served as the primary liaison between the FIA Safety Department, the Italian Federation, and industrial suppliers to oversee technical testing and future system homologations.
• FIA Representation (2022 – Present): Member of the FIA Rally Commission, providing strategic support to the Italian Member and contributing to global sporting governance.

General Manager & Team Manager | ACI Sport – National Junior Team (CIAR Junior) 2019 – Present

• National Talent Program: Directing the "CIAR Junior" Italian National Team, overseeing the comprehensive management of a fleet of 10 identical competition vehicles.
• Operational Oversight (2020–Present): Managing all sporting and technical aspects of the Junior driver development program within the Italian Rally Championship (CIAR).

Event Manager | Rally di Roma Capitale (FIA European Rally Championship) 2017 – Present

• International Elevation: Successfully transitioned the event into the FIA ERC calendar.
• Crisis Management (2020): Led the first FIA-sanctioned rally event globally to resume operations post-lockdown, establishing international health and safety benchmarks.
• Institutional Funding (2022–Present): Spearheading all high-level relations with the Italian Minister of Sport, Regione Lazio, and the City of Rome. Responsibilities include budget preparation, strategic reporting, and securing significant public funding for event sustainability.

Strategic Partnership Lead | Motorsport Italia & Renault Alpine 2022 – Present

• Commercial Negotiation: Successfully negotiated and secured a 5-year exclusive distribution agreement, cementing a long-term strategic alliance between Motorsport Italia and the Alpine brand.

Team Manager | Motorsport Italia (FIA WRC & ERC) 2018 – Present

• Global Competition Management: Leading the Italian ASN programs in the FIA World Rally Championship and the European Rally Championship.
• Technical Logistics: Managing a diverse fleet of Rally2 and Rally3 vehicles across international competition calendars (2019–Present).

Team Principal | Toyota WRC Development Program (TMG Germany) 2014 – 2016

• Manufacturer Re-entry: Directed the official Toyota WRC test program, providing the foundational technical data and operational framework for Toyota’s triumphant return to the WRC in 2017.
• Industrial Liaison: Served as the primary Relationship Lead between Motorsport Italia and Toyota Motorsport GmbH (TMG).

KERS Project Manager | Flybrid Systems (Silverstone, UK) 2014

• Advanced Engineering: Managed the development and integration of Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems (KERS) for endurance competition.
• Manufacturer Liaison: Acted as the Relationship Lead between Flybrid and NISSAN for high-level technical synergy.

WRC Manager | Telmex Driver Program 2014

• Championship Performance: Managed the WRC campaigns for Benito Guerra and Max Rendina, leading both to PWRC World Champion titles.

Founder & Team Principal | WRC TEAM MINI PORTUGAL (BMW AG) 2012

• Venture Leadership: Founded and managed the official WRC program in direct collaboration with BMW AG.
• Global Governance: Represented BMW on the FIA WRC Commission, influencing global regulatory and commercial decisions for the championship.
• Corporate Liaison: Managed the strategic partnership between Motorsport Italia and the BMW-MINI group.
• Institutional Relations: Expert in navigating high-level relationships with Manufacturers, Promoters, and National/International Federations (FIA, ACI).
• Strategic Budgeting: Proven track record in preparing complex financial reports and funding applications for Government Ministries and Regional Authorities.
• Regulatory Development: Deep expertise in drafting technical guidelines, sporting regulations, and European tender documentation.

Executive Leadership & Global Operations (2002 – 2014)

Technical Representative & Project Creator | Mitsubishi R4 International Program 2007 – 2012

• Program Innovation: Conceptualized and spearheaded the Mitsubishi R4 program, overseeing the entire lifecycle from initial design and rigorous testing to final FIA homologation.
• Commercial Strategy: Established a global sales infrastructure by identifying and appointing national distributors, effectively expanding the brand's international market reach.
• Regulatory Authority: Served as the official Mitsubishi Representative at FIA Technical Working Group Meetings, directly influencing the technical regulations and evolution of the R4 category.
• Corporate Liaison: Acted as the primary strategic link between Ralliart Italy and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) Japan.

Team Manager | Production World Rally Championship (PWRC / WRC) 2004 – 2014

• Championship Excellence: Led the team to four World Titles (2009, 2010, 2012, 2014), managing all sporting, technical, and on-event personnel in high-pressure global environments.
• Pirelli Star Driver Program (2009–2010): Appointed as Team Manager for the FIA Pirelli Star Driver cars, a prestigious FIA global initiative to develop elite talent in the WRC.
• Junior Team Leadership (2004–2005): Managed the Mitsubishi Junior Team, overseeing the professional growth and competitive performance of top-tier drivers (Galli - Solà).

International Operations Manager | Ralliart Italy 2002 – 2007

• Global Expansion: Directed all Ralliart Italy operations outside of the Italian market, coordinating logistics, sales operations, and customer team acquisitions.
• Sales & Sporting Synergy: Successfully integrated sales operations with sporting execution, ensuring the acquisition and retention of high-value international customer teams.

Commercial Strategy & International Supply Chain (Early Career – 2012)

Commercial & Operations Manager | Ralliart Italy (Mitsubishi Italy)

• Distribution Network Development: Spearheaded the architectural design and official launch of the Ralliart Italy Sales Network, establishing a robust commercial presence for Mitsubishi competition assets across the region.
• Venture Management: Created and managed the "Mitsubishi CUP Trophy", a high-profile one-make series designed to drive vehicle sales, enhance brand loyalty, and create a sustainable sporting platform for privateers.
• International Procurement & Logistics: Directed all global Import/Export operations with MMC Japan, specifically managing the strategic acquisition and logistics of "skeleton" chassis for Group N competition conversion.
• Integrated Management: Held full accountability for all commercial partnerships, technical departments, and sporting regulations, ensuring total alignment between business objectives and on-track performance.
• Workshop & Field Operations: Served as the lead Team Manager, overseeing all workshop engineering processes and field-based rally operations to guarantee technical excellence.
• Primary Corporate Liaison: Acted as the mission-critical Relationship Lead between Ralliart Italy and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) Japan, navigating complex corporate structures and international business protocols.