Born and raised in Bassano del Grappa, Italy, Maurizio Marchiori began his career with SIP, later Telecom Italia. In 1976, his destiny was changed forever when he met Renzo Rosso, founder of Diesel and OTB Group. The two struck up a strong, lasting friendship that evolved into a successful working partnership when Maurizio was named Worldwide Marketing and Communications Director for Diesel in 1988.
Maurizio’s already formidable role expanded when he moved to New York City to become the company’s Diesel USA VP of Marketing and Communications, playing a major role in developing the brand’s presence in the US market. He then continued his professional growth at Alstare/Suzuki as General Director of the Superbike Division. In 2006, after his profound experiences, he opened his own branding and business strategy agency EMME EMME.
Since then, New York has been Maurizio’s great inspiration. The city’s cosmopolitan community of individuals on a quest for personal and professional excellence, its constant evolution, and its natural complexity present a challenge and motivation like no other.
Maurizio is a partner and senior advisor for Diana USA Corp., Live Story Inc., BPG Brand Partners Group, and WRK Inc., His latest venture, with co-founder and business partner Annalisa Menin, is their business and branding agency Octonano. Maurizio also serves as a board member for Exceed Network.