Our team is the beating heart of the company, a group of talents united by a passion for innovation. We are a dynamic and diverse squad, with complementary skills that enable us to tackle complex challenges and embrace progress with enthusiasm. We share a common vision of excellence and collaborate tirelessly to deliver quality solutions.
Giulio holds two bachelor's degrees, one in Graphic Design and another in Multimedia and Digital Communication. With over 12 years of experience, he's been involved in digital product design, branding, advertising, visual design, and packaging. His career journey has seen him assume the role of a Design Director across multiple agencies, where he crafted compelling designs to align with client requirements and elevate user experiences. In 2022, he successfully completed an Intensive Master's program in UX Design at Talent Garden Innovation School.
With over 5 years of experience in the logistics sector, Luca carefully and passionately manages the preparation of customer shipments. His attention to detail and excellent organization in daily operations ensure that shipments are handled efficiently and on time. Before entering the logistics field, Luca worked for many years in the food and wine industry, successfully managing several establishments. This experience allowed him to hone his problem-solving skills, which he effectively applies in his current role. Luca is a dynamic, goal-oriented individual with great attention to detail and a passion that drives him to give his best in every challenge.
Matteo began coding his initial websites at the age of 15. By 19, he had launched his first startup, FlashBeing (a SaaS project management tool), successfully securing a €250K seed round. In 2020, he established CodeWorks, a software development company. Leveraging over 12 years of web development and team management experience, he currently aids businesses in crafting their digital products and structuring their tech teams.
Arianna holds a bachelor's degree in Communication Management, which she partially pursued abroad at London Metropolitan University. She started her career at RAI, the Italian public broadcasting service, as an Editorial and Directing Assistant for 3 years. Later, she transitioned to the Healthcare Industry as a Project Leader, managing institutional and scientific communications, industry-related events, partnerships, and relations with Medical Scientific Associations. Since 2020, Arianna has been contributing as a Sales Manager at Functional.
After earning a diploma with a focus on economics, Daniela developed and honed her professional skills in administration, sales, logistics, and finance at the Marzotto Group, a historic textile company in the Vicenza region. Her innate curiosity and strong determination drove her to take on new professional challenges, allowing her to grow and solidify her expertise in customer relationship management, first with the Santex Rimar Group and later at Sassi Editore. Alongside her professional success, she has balanced her deep love for family, of which she is extremely proud, completing her profile as a modern, well-rounded woman in every sense.
In 2015, Alexa earned her Diploma in Accounting and immediately commenced her career as a Secretary and Accounting Manager at a local accounting firm. Over the next seven years, she meticulously cultivated her expertise in this field before making the transition to Functional. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Alexa is a certified National Referee appointed by the Italian Basketball Federation, officiating in the Women's Serie A basketball league.
Matteo kickstarted his professional journey immediately after graduating from high school, gaining valuable experience in the sales department of METRO/MAKRO, a German multinational B2B food and non-food distributor. He dedicated nearly a decade to his tenure at METRO/MAKRO, with five years in the role of Local Responsible for the Dry and Non-food categories. In 2021, Matteo transitioned to a new chapter in his career, becoming a valuable member of the Functional team as he embarked on his role within the purchasing department.
Nazareno spent over 20 years of his career in the healthcare sector successfully leading international business development teams and covering HR, marketing and finance for various multinational companies (biotech, pharma & medical devices). His expertise, strategic mindset and market knowledge, have allowed him to successfully identify and create in-licensing and out-licensing opportunities within different therapeutic areas, that had a major impact on companies’ revenues. He has built and maintained an extensive international network thanks to his fluency in 5 different languages, his business travels in over 70 countries worldwide and his continuous soft skills improvement.Before founding Functional, Nazareno was founder of FunctionalGums together with Maicol Verzotto.Nazareno is also Visiting Associate Professor in the Department of Entrepreneurship of IE Business School in Madrid and Luiss Business School in Rome.
After earning a degree in Law and gaining experience in an innovative startup, Emanuele furthered his skills by successfully completing the International MBA program at IE Business School in Madrid. He then continued his professional journey within the Santex Rimar Group, eventually rising to the position of Chief Operating Officer. Over the years, Emanuele has built a solid expertise in establishing a global and efficient supply chain, navigating uncertainty, and responding creatively and dynamically to market challenges. His strong international background, coupled with proficiency in four languages, has led him to negotiate in every corner of the globe.
After earning a diploma in linguistics, Andrea embarked on a professional journey that led him to manage logistics within major companies in the wholesale sector, including METRO ITALIA, where he worked for five years. His experience in a highly structured multinational environment allowed him to gain in-depth knowledge of sales processes and stock management procedures. Building on this expertise, Andrea joined the young team at Functional, growing into his current role as Logistics Manager. The satisfaction of witnessing the company's growth day by day and feeling like an active part of a success story is what sets working in an SME apart from working in multinationals. This is precisely the aspect that most strongly connects Andrea to the team at Functional.
At the age of 16, Maicol established a small enterprise specializing in acquiring surplus stock from renowned fashion brands and reselling it online. From 2011 to 2022, he served as a professional diver in the Fiamme Oro military corps, achieving a bronze medal at the Kazan World Championships in 2015 and participating in the 2016 Rio Olympics. In 2013, he co-founded FunctionalGums and successfully launched DRIVEgum and NaturGum. In 2020, the onset of the Covid pandemic prompted him and his co-founder to transition the business towards sourcing and distributing PPE and Medical Devices, while retaining the Functional name. This shift catalyzed the development of software designed to expedite, optimize, and automate procurement processes – thus, Soource was born.
