Doctorate in Electronic Engineering, University of Padua. Formerly with Telettra; Selenia; 1978-99, European Space Agency, Paris, France and its Centre for Space Technology and Research, Noordwijk, Netherlands. With Eutelsat: 1990, Director, Commercial Affairs and International Development; 1999-2001, Director-General, steered transformation into private company. Member of the Board, Hispasat. Honorary doctorate in Management Engineering, University of Bologna. Recipient of awards: Cavaliere del Lavoro, Italy; Chevalier of the Légion d'Honneur, France.