I am Antonio Iannone, a leading voice in Italy’s agrifood-tech ecosystem, bridging entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and academic insight to accelerate innovation across the food value chain. I bring more than 20 years of experience spanning international trade, supply-chain management, food innovation, hospitality, marketing and content creation. I have built a reputation as a content creator and connector of people, ideas, and technologies that shape the future of food. I am passionate about open innovation, strategic communications, and building cross-border partnerships that drive real-world impact for startups and corporates in agrifood-tech. I thrive on turning complex ideas into clear, actionable content and leading initiatives that accelerate the evolution of the food system.…

Antonio Iannone

I am Antonio Iannone, a leading voice in Italy’s agrifood-tech ecosystem, bridging entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and academic insight to accelerate innovation across the food value chain. I bring more than 20 years of experience spanning international trade, supply-chain management, food innovation, hospitality, marketing and content creation. I have built a reputation as a content creator and connector of people, ideas, and technologies that shape the future of food. I am passionate about open innovation, strategic communications, and building cross-border partnerships that drive real-world impact for startups and corporates in agrifood-tech. I thrive on turning complex ideas into clear, actionable content and leading initiatives that accelerate the evolution of the food system.…

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I am Antonio Iannone, a leading voice in Italy’s agrifood-tech ecosystem, bridging entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and academic insight to accelerate innovation across the food value chain. I bring more than 20 years of experience spanning international trade, supply-chain management, food innovation, hospitality, marketing and content creation. I have built a reputation as a content creator and connector of people, ideas, and technologies that shape the future of food.

I am passionate about open innovation, strategic communications, and building cross-border partnerships that drive real-world impact for startups and corporates in agrifood-tech. I thrive on turning complex ideas into clear, actionable content and leading initiatives that accelerate the evolution of the food system.

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Skills

Experience Level

Language

Italian
Fluent
French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
German
Advanced
Dutch
Intermediate

Work Experience

Self-employed - Consultant at TheFoodCons
December 1, 2017 - Present
AgriFood-Tech consulting, advisory, and education in agrifood-tech
Mentor/Consultant at AlmaCube
December 1, 2025 - Present
Open Innovation mentorship and startup acceleration
Visiting Professor at ESCP Business School
December 1, 2022 - Present
Master in F&B Major: Agrifood-Tech
Teacher at ITS Agro Risorse
May 1, 2024 - Present
Post-diploma education Major: Agrifood-Tech
Teacher at ITS Agro Risorse
May 1, 2024 - Present
Post-diploma education Major: Agrifood-Tech
Co-founder at Agrifood-Tech Italy
November 1, 2018 - Present
Content creation and management, communication, networking
Contributor at Gruppo Food
November 1, 2018 - Present
Freelancing activity for 4 food magazines
External Consultant at Forward Fooding
September 1, 2020 - February 1, 2022
AgriFood-Tech Consulting Marketing and Communication
External Consultant at Seeds & Chips
January 1, 2018 - November 1, 2019
Food Innovation and Sustainability Summit
Commercial Coordinator at Chemo International AG
January 1, 2007 - June 1, 2015
Pharma Business development, Customer service and Supply Chain management
Self-employed / Consultant at The Food Cons - AgriFood-Tech Consulting
December 1, 2017 - Present
Consulting in agrifood-tech communications, PR advisory and education in agrifood-tech.
Mentor / Consultant at Almacube
December 1, 2025 - Present
Open Innovation mentorship, consultancy and startups acceleration.
Project Coordinator at Food Bite Italy by EIT Food
January 1, 2023 - Present
Event onboarding, catering, video making, content management
Head Of Communications at NextUp
January 1, 2023 - Present
Investment vehicle content management and dealflow
Co-Founder at Agrifood-Tech Italy
July 1, 2021 - Present
Content creation and management, communications, networking
Founder & General Manager at Chef At Home Aruba
June 1, 2015 - Present
Food, hospitality, events management, procurement, social media management
Commercial Coordinator at Chem International AG
January 1, 2007 - June 1, 2015
Pharma business development, customer service and supply chain management
Founder and General Manager at Chef At Home Aruba
June 1, 2015 - Present
Food and hospitality leadership, events management, procurement, social media management
Self-Employed / Consultant at TheFoodCons - AgriFood-Tech Consulting
December 1, 2017 - Present
Communication, PR advisory, content creation and education in agrifood-tech; Instagram content strategy
Contributor at Gruppo Food - Food Magazines
November 1, 2018 - Present
Freelance content contributions for four food magazines
External Consultant at Deloitte Italy
July 1, 2019 - Present
Startup acceleration support, marketing activities and events related to agrifood-tech
Self-Employed - Agrifood-Tech Consulting at TheFoodCon
December 1, 2017 - Present
AgriFood-Tech consulting, communications, PR advisory, content creation and education in agrifood-tech; social media engagement and thought leadership.
Partner and Head of Communications at NextUp (Investment Vehicle)
May 1, 2024 - Present
Content management and deal flow; governance of corporate communications and LinkedIn presence.
Project Manager at Coccola Content Management
November 1, 2025 - Present
Content management and ghost-writing for CEO; strategic content and executive communications.
Project Manager at EVJA Content Management
June 1, 2025 - Present
Content management and ghost-writing for CEO; executive content strategy and ghost-writing.
Co-Founder at Agrifood-Tech Italy
January 1, 2007 - June 1, 2015
Founding agrifood-tech association, content creation and management, communications, networking.
Visiting Professor at ESCP Business School
November 1, 2018 - May 31, 2024
Master in F&B Major: Agrifood-Tech; guest lecturer and course contributor.
Project Coordinator at Food Bite Italy (EIT Food)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Event coordination: onboarding, catering, video making and content management.
Self-employed/Consultant at TheFoodCons
December 1, 2017 - Present
AgriFood-Tech consulting, communications, PR advisory, content creation and education in agrifood-tech; Instagram and LinkedIn presence; yearly report on Italian foodtech.
Partner and Head Of Communications at NextUp
May 1, 2024 - Present
Content management and deal flow for an investment vehicle.
External Consultant at Deloitte Italia
December 1, 2022 - Present
Support on startup acceleration, marketing activities and events related to agrifood-tech.
Co-Founder at Agrifood-Tech Italia
July 1, 2021 - Present
Content creation, management, communication, networking for the agrifood-tech association.

Education

Business Coaching at Leaders Bridge Zurich
January 1, 2017 - January 3, 2026
Master in Supply Chain Management – APICS CSCP at APICS
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Technical Diploma - International Trade Technician at Enaip Como
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Diploma in Accounting and Economics at Caio Plinio Secondo, Como
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1997
Business Coaching at Zurich
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Master in Supply Chain Management – APICS CSCP at APICS CSCP Advanced School, Milan
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Technical Diploma in International Trade at ENAIP Institute, Como
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Maturity Diploma in Accounting and Economics at Institute Caio Plinio Secondo, Como
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1997
Business Coaching at Leaders Bridge
January 1, 2017 - February 10, 2026
Master in Supply Chain Management – APICS CSCP at Advanced School in Milan
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Technical Diploma in International Trade Technology (Trade Technician) at Institute EnaiP, Como
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Maturity Diploma in Accounting and Economics at Institute Caio Plinio Secondo, Como
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1997
Master in Supply Chain Management – APICS CSCP at APICS CSCP Advanced School, Milan
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Maturità Diploma in Accounting and Economics at Istituto Caio Plinio Secondo, Como
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1997
Technical Diploma in International Trade at Istituto ENAIP, Como
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Business Coaching at Leadership Bridge, Zurich
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Business Coaching at Leaders Bridge, Zurich
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Master in Supply Chain Management – APICS CSCP at Advanced School in Milan
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Technical Diploma International Trade Technician at Institute Enai p, Como
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Maturity Diploma in Accounting and Economics at Institute Caio Plinio Secco, Como
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1997

Qualifications

APICS CSCP - Certified Supply Chain Professional
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Sales and Networking
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Master in Supply Chain Management – APICS CSCP
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Technical Diploma in International Trade
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Maturity Diploma in Accounting and Economics
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1997
Business Coaching
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
APICS CSCP (Master in Supply Chain Management)
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Technical Diploma in International Trade Technology
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Maturity Diploma in Accounting and Economics
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1997
Business Coaching
January 1, 2017 - February 10, 2026
APICS CSCP - Master in Supply Chain Management
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Maturità Diploma in Accounting and Economics
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1997
Technical Diploma in International Trade
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2004
Business Coaching
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
APICS CSCP
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2012
Business Coaching
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Technical Diploma International Trade Technician
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2004
Maturity Diploma in Accounting and Economics
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1997

Industry Experience

Agriculture & Mining, Professional Services, Education, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Travel & Hospitality, Manufacturing, Consumer Goods

Skills

Experience Level