I am a marketing and brand strategy consultant with over 25 years of experience across FMCG, luxury, education, and services. I help brands craft compelling value propositions, design integrated communication plans, and build employer branding strategies. I also lecture at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and design training programs for managers and professionals. My work spans Food & Beverage, Luxury, Education, Retail, Banking, Manufacturing and Services, and I enjoy turning insights into practical action through workshops and customized programs. I am fluent in Italian and English and I love sharing knowledge with students and professionals alike.

Stefania Boleso

I am a marketing and brand strategy consultant with over 25 years of experience across FMCG, luxury, education, and services. I help brands craft compelling value propositions, design integrated communication plans, and build employer branding strategies. I also lecture at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and design training programs for managers and professionals. My work spans Food & Beverage, Luxury, Education, Retail, Banking, Manufacturing and Services, and I enjoy turning insights into practical action through workshops and customized programs. I am fluent in Italian and English and I love sharing knowledge with students and professionals alike.

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I am a marketing and brand strategy consultant with over 25 years of experience across FMCG, luxury, education, and services. I help brands craft compelling value propositions, design integrated communication plans, and build employer branding strategies. I also lecture at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and design training programs for managers and professionals.

My work spans Food & Beverage, Luxury, Education, Retail, Banking, Manufacturing and Services, and I enjoy turning insights into practical action through workshops and customized programs. I am fluent in Italian and English and I love sharing knowledge with students and professionals alike.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Advanced
French
Beginner
Spanish; Castilian
Beginner
Croatian
Beginner

Work Experience

Adjunct Professor at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore - Milan
January 1, 2022 - Present
Undergraduate and postgraduate courses in marketing, branding, and communication (Italian and English).
Adjunct Professor at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore - Milan
January 1, 2011 - Present
Master in Marketing Management (Italian); Master in Branding and Corporate Communication (English); Teaching branding and brand communication.
Independent Consultant – Marketing, Communication and Employer Branding
January 1, 2010 - Present
Helping companies define effective brand strategies and integrated communication plans. Delivering training for managers and teams on marketing and branding, including personal and corporate branding.
Adjunct Lecturer – various institutions at Accademia Fiera Milano; IULM Milan
January 1, 2013 - Present
Accademia Fiera Milano (since 2021): Master Progea – 'Fundamentals of Marketing'; IULM Milan (since 2022): Executive Master MARPI – 'Marketing & Brand Communication'; Teaching branding and brand communication. Collaborations include Domus Academy, CFMT, ISTUD, Professione Finanza, Scuola Superiore del Commercio, Gambero Rosso, IED, LUISS, Università La Sapienza, ECOLE, Formaper.
Head of Education at Pambianco Academy
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Designed the entire educational offering; Selected master programmes, defined syllabi, recruited lecturers; Ensured content quality and prepared guest interviews.
Marketing Manager at Red Bull Italy
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2009
Reporting to the General Manager; Led the marketing team (28 people, 8 direct reports); Supervised national Consumer Collecting programme (170 university students); Managed a €18 million budget.
Senior Brand Manager at Red Bull Italy
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004
Full brand management (ATL, market research, promotions, pricing strategies); Managed Consumer Collecting programme (30 university students, 45 hostesses).
Brand and Communication Manager at Red Bull Italy
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001
Managed the launch of Red Bull Energy Drink in Italy.
Junior Product Manager at Sara Lee | DE (Household Care Division)
January 1, 1998 - Present
Responsible for the Shoecare business under the Category Manager.
Assistant Product Manager at Sara Lee | DE Italy
January 1, 1997 - Present
Supported the Category Manager in all marketing activities (strategic and operational).
Adjunct Lecturer at Accademia Fiera Milano; IULM Milan; various institutions
January 1, 2013 - Present
Adjunct Lecturer – Teaching fundamentals of Marketing and Marketing & Brand Communication; collaborations with Domus Academy, CFMT, ISTUD, Professione Finanza, Scuola Superiore del Commercio and others.

Education

Degree in Business Administration (Marketing) at Bocconi University, Milan
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025
Linguistic High School Diploma at F. Casnati, Como
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025
Degree in Business Administration (Marketing) at Bocconi University, Milan
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
Linguistic High School Diploma at F. Casnati, Como
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Education, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Manufacturing