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Gabriele Belfiori

Summary

Empathetic strategist who leverages transparency to drive business solutions. Renowned for a multi-perspective approach to challenges, fostering innovation, and cultivating strong team and client relationships.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Marketing and Operating Officer

Solenica
09.2020 - 08.2023

Successfully led the completion of ALINA – The Smart Solar Reflector, transitioning from a stalled prototype to a market-ready product.

Pioneered a holistic brand strategy, establishing an end-to-end supply chain infrastructure, ensuring readiness for a global product launch.

Achieved investor objectives in a challenging environment, preparing the company for a full-scale launch.

Led and executed the successful fulfillment of over 1300 units globally (beta test).

Associate Director

Dentsu Aegis Network
03.2015 - 02.2020

FMCG: Gillette, Dash, Lenor, Venus, Braun

Pharma: Vicks, Swisse


Handpicked for Dentsu's elite leadership program, reflecting strategic prowess and vision within the initial two years.

Spearheaded a transformative campaign for Braun across Italy and Spain, catalyzing a shift from traditional media to performance digital strategies.

Led the groundbreaking 'Shave Like a Bomber' campaign for Gillette Italy, evolving creative directives and ensuring multi-year continuity (winning an Effie award).

Account Manager

Starcom Worldwide (Publicis Groupe)
03.2011 - 03.2015

FMCG: Oral B, Pampers, Pringles, Ariel, Lenor, Bold, Fairy Non Bio, Clearblue

Pharma: Vicks

Pet Food: Iams, Eukanuba


Handpicked for Starcom's elite leadership program, reflecting strategic prowess and vision within the initial two years.

Rapidly escalated from entry-level to director within four years, underpinned by an innate strategic aptitude and effective stakeholder communication.

Conceived and executed a potent content strategy for Fairy-Non-Bio in the UK, leveraging a synergy with Yahoo! and Spotify, resulting in tangible sales uplift and enhanced brand positioning.

Account Manager

Samuel Bruce & Creative Office Resources
10.2005 - 01.2009

Embarked my professional journey with sales roles, underscoring adaptability and a commitment to direct client engagement.

Education

Master of Science - Management

Bayes (Cass) Business School
London, UK
05.2010

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Bryant University
Smithfield, RI, USA
05.2005

Skills

Marketing Management

Strategic Marketing

Branding

Thought Leadership

Digital Advertising

Product Positioning

Vendor Management

Product Development

Accomplishments

Effie Italy, 1st Place; Gillette

Leadership Program; Dentsu

Leadership Program; Starcom

Mentor; City University

Guest Lecturer; Bayes

Additional Information

Dual Citizen Italy / USA

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Hobbies

Surfing | Tennis | Cooking | BBQ | Football | Travelling | SciFi | Stand-Up Comedy

Timeline

Chief Marketing and Operating Officer

Solenica
09.2020 - 08.2023

Associate Director

Dentsu Aegis Network
03.2015 - 02.2020

Account Manager

Starcom Worldwide (Publicis Groupe)
03.2011 - 03.2015

Account Manager

Samuel Bruce & Creative Office Resources
10.2005 - 01.2009

Master of Science - Management

Bayes (Cass) Business School

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Bryant University
Gabriele Belfiori