Mauro has 20+ years of experience across agencies, in-house and freelance roles, including work with top-100 companies. He specialises in combining Search Engine Optimisation, SEA and data analytics to deliver full-funnel marketing strategies. Over the years, he has led international growth on corporate and e-commerce websites in 40+ languages, covering geotargeting, shopping search, platform migrations and merges with global SEO experience. Mauro also brings hands-on experience with AI-supported workflows and GEO, integrating cloud-based AI and local Large Language Models to boost efficiency and rankings. He brings experience in SEO leadership and stakeholder com-munication, presenting complex topics to diverse audiences, in-cluding as a speaker at BrightonSEO, SMX London & ISS Barcelona

Mauro CattaNeo

Mauro has 20+ years of experience across agencies, in-house and freelance roles, including work with top-100 companies. He specialises in combining Search Engine Optimisation, SEA and data analytics to deliver full-funnel marketing strategies. Over the years, he has led international growth on corporate and e-commerce websites in 40+ languages, covering geotargeting, shopping search, platform migrations and merges with global SEO experience. Mauro also brings hands-on experience with AI-supported workflows and GEO, integrating cloud-based AI and local Large Language Models to boost efficiency and rankings. He brings experience in SEO leadership and stakeholder com-munication, presenting complex topics to diverse audiences, in-cluding as a speaker at BrightonSEO, SMX London & ISS Barcelona

Available to hire

Mauro has 20+ years of experience across agencies, in-house and freelance roles, including work with top-100 companies.
He specialises in combining Search Engine Optimisation, SEA and data analytics to deliver full-funnel marketing strategies.

Over the years, he has led international growth on corporate and e-commerce websites in 40+ languages, covering geotargeting, shopping search, platform migrations and merges with global SEO experience. Mauro also brings hands-on experience with AI-supported workflows and GEO, integrating cloud-based AI and local Large Language Models to boost efficiency and rankings.

He brings experience in SEO leadership and stakeholder com-munication, presenting complex topics to diverse audiences, in-cluding as a speaker at BrightonSEO, SMX London & ISS Barcelona

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner

Work Experience

Senior SEO Manager at Digital Luxury Group
August 20, 2019 - November 20, 2019
Managed SEO projects for key clients, drove business development through pitches and coordinated deliverables across multiple company divisions.
Vision SEO Lead
May 1, 2021 - July 1, 2025
Integrated SEO with performance marketing to maximize ROI and retention; brief senior stakeholders, leveraging AI processes.
SEO Manager
February 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021
Led global SEO and ASO strategies, delivered dashboards providing C-level insights.
Technical SEO Specialist
May 1, 2016 - February 1, 2018
Completed SEO audits; delivered technical recommendations, reports and analysis for optimized on-page strategies.
Performance Marketing Expert
May 1, 2016 - February 1, 2018
Implemented performance marketing strategies, optimized campaigns and tracked ROI across channels.
Digital Marketing Expert
October 1, 2015 - February 1, 2018
Created and implemented online PR and content marketing strategies; supported on/off-page SEO tracking; won innovation award for speeding up off-page SEO tracking.
SEO Lead
May 1, 2021 - July 1, 2025
Defined and implemented SEO requirements for DXP migration; maintained SEO and GEO rankings and traffic; built a combined SEO and SEA analysis; created dashboards for C-level ROI and site health.
SEO Manager
February 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019
Performed technical SEO audits; identified issues and recommended optimizations; combined SEO and SEA analyses; contributed to industry trend analysis to inform strategy.
SEO Lead at Global / International SEO & ASO (multiple projects)
May 1, 2021 - July 31, 2025
Defined and implemented SEO requirements for migration; maintained SEO and GEO rankings and traffic; built combined SEO and SEA analyses to inform strategy; supported paid media, international expansion and senior stakeholders.
Deputy SEO General Manager
October 1, 2018 - August 31, 2019
Supported the SEO Director in managing international operations and assisted in hiring and developing team members for optimal performance.

Education

BEng in Computer Engineering at University of Malta
January 1, 2008 - February 21, 2026
Bachelor of Engineering in Communications and Computer Engineering at University of Malta
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering at Università degli Studi di Bergamo
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020
B.E. in Computer Engineering at Università degli Studi di Bergamo
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2026
BEng in Communications and Computer Engineering at University of Malta
January 1, 2008 - March 17, 2026

Qualifications

Web Certification
January 11, 2030 - February 21, 2026
BEng in Computer Engineering
January 1, 2008 - February 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Telecommunications, Travel & Hospitality