1982, degree in Economics, Rollins College, US. Formerly: Auditor in banking sector; with marketing sector, Mars. 1999, joined Nestlé Group: Business Manager, Confectionery and Pet Food, Costa Rica; 2001, Director, Central America Marketing, Panama; 2003, Commercial Executive Vice-President, Colombia; 2005, Operations Manager, AMS Zone, Vevey, Switzerland; 2006, Chief Executive Officer, Nestlé Italiana; since 2007, Market Head, Italy; since 2009, current position. Chairman, Nestlé Italiana.