About Francesco
I am a CTPO with a proven track record of building, scaling, and delivering products that turn traditional businesses into tech-enabled growth engines. As a travel tech co-founder with a successful exit, I have raised capital, built products from the ground up, and scaled distribution across global markets.
Earlier in my career, I joined multiple high-growth companies at formative stages, helping drive rapid expansion across metasearch platforms, OTAs, and tour operators. Over the past five years, I have developed and delivered 150+ applications, working hands-on as a lead developer and project manager within cross-functional teams. My technical background includes Node.js, React, and PHP, allowing me to stay close to execution while leading at a strategic level.
This combination of hands-on delivery and leadership has shaped my expertise at the intersection of product strategy, growth execution, and investment due diligence.
Today, I focus on applying AI and automation to streamline operations, enhance decision-making, and unlock new revenue streams. I thrive on bridging strategy and technology, translating complex business challenges into scalable, data-driven solutions that deliver measurable business impact.
Italian
Native or bilingual
English
Native or bilingual
Spanish
Conversational
German
Conversational
Romanian
Fluent
Can work on-site
Dubai (up to 50km), Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City (up to 50km)
Experience
- Elevate dmcCTOHOSPITALITYJanuary 2026 - Today (5 months)Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Build and scale the entire technology function from the ground up, including architecture, teams, and delivery processes
- Define and execute the technical vision and roadmap aligned with rapid business growth
- Lead and develop high-performing engineering and IT teams across a 200+ employee organization
- Design and implement scalable systems and automations across departments to drive efficiency
- Ensure security, reliability, and performance in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
- Tergo MediaCo-FounderTECHApril 2020 - Today (6 years and 2 months)Bucharest, Romania
- Co-found and lead technology and product strategy, delivering scalable digital solutions across multiple industries
- Build and lead a high-performing app and software development team (10+ engineers) delivering high-quality products to clients
- Design and implement RPA, AI, and automation solutions to optimize partner operations
- Lead technology sourcing and vendor selection, including supporting partners in selecting and hiring the right engineers
- Drive digital transformation for SMEs, modernizing systems, processes, and online strategies to enable scalable growth
- Advise partners on product scalability, system architecture, and technical roadmaps
- Drive online strategy and technology execution to ensure measurable business impact
- Cocktail HolidaysChief Commercial Officer (CCO)TRANSPORTATIONJanuary 2022 - September 2025 (3 years and 8 months)Bucharest, Romania
- Lead the commercial strategy, driving distribution, marketing, and revenue growth across channels
- Own and scale distribution partnerships and go-to-market strategy in core and new outbound & sourcing markets
- Align sales, marketing, and product to maximize conversion and customer lifetime value
- Build scalable commercial processes and frameworks that connect teams and improve execution
- Drive data-led decision-making to support sustainable, profitable growth
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Education
- Master, InternationalHochschule Heilbronn - Hochschule für Technik2012Master, International
- Exchange, Business Administration and Management, GeneralUniversitat de València2009Exchange, Business Administration and Management, General