Maurizio Scanavino

Early Career & Background

Born in 1973, Scanavino holds a degree in Telecommunications Engineering from Turin Polytechnic. His career began in consulting before transitioning to the private sector. He joined Accenture and digital startup Ciaoweb early in his career.

Career History

• Accenture & Ciaoweb (consulting and digital)
• FCA/Fiat (2004): Brand Promotion Manager for Fiat, Alfa Romeo, and Lancia
• La Stampa (2007): Digital & Marketing Manager
• Publikompass (2010): General Manager of advertising agency
• Il Secolo XIX & Itedi Group (2013): Chief Executive Officer, then General Manager
• GEDI Gruppo Editoriale: CEO leading Italy's largest media company
• Juventus FC (January 2023—November 2025): Chief Executive Officer

Leadership at GEDI & Juventus

At GEDI, Scanavino oversaw digital expansion including the launch of One Podcast, a digital audio initiative combining news and entertainment programming. His tenure at GEDI focused on accelerating digital transformation and improving profitability. At Juventus, Scanavino took the helm in January 2023 at a critical moment following the board's resignation due to financial scandal, with a mandate centered on economic sustainability and sporting competitiveness.

Scanavino stepped down on November 7, 2025, after three years leading the club through its restructuring phase. In April 2026, he was appointed President of Scientifica, an operational venture capital platform for Italian deep tech.

What Scanavino could bring to emerging ventures: A multi-sector executive with proven expertise in navigating digital disruption and complex organizational recovery. His background combines engineering discipline with experience in scaling media platforms and managing prestigious organizations through crisis. His cross-sector exposure—from automotive to publishing to sports—positions him to identify operational efficiencies and sustainable growth models in capital-intensive industries undergoing rapid transformation.