Alessandro is an experienced educator, researcher and advisor, and a Full Professor of Strategy and Innovation at ESCP Business School. He also teaches across a number of leading international business schools on five continents. With deep expertise in strategy, innovation and emerging technologies, Alessandro helps executives and students navigate complex, fast-changing environments, with a particular focus on areas such as artificial intelligence, blockchain and digital transformation. Throughout his career, he has worked with multinationals, governments, international organisations, start-ups and family businesses, and is a frequent speaker at global business and academic forums.

Alessandro’s research is widely published and internationally recognised, appearing in outlets such as Harvard Business Review, MIT Technology Review, LSE Business Review, the World Economic Forum Agenda and Forbes. He is the author of CLEVER: The Six Strategic Drivers for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, which became a number one Amazon bestseller, and Innovating with Impact, published by The Economist in 2023. His work bridges rigorous academic research with practical application, supporting leaders to make informed, responsible and forward-looking decisions.

Alongside his academic work, Alessandro advises international institutions and organisations across multiple continents and brings a strong global perspective to leadership, strategy and innovation. He is passionate about equipping leaders with the strategic foresight, future mindset and ethical awareness needed to innovate with impact and lead successfully in uncertain and rapidly evolving contexts.