Francesco took the degree in Electronic Engineering at the Polytechnic of Turin. In 1997 he is hired at FIAT Research Centre as a technical expert of Terrestrial and Satellite-based Navigation systems, Car Navigation systems and Digital Maps for road navigation. He has twenty years of experience in Electrical/Electronics and Connectivity systems for innovative concepts by managing pre-developments programs.

Francesco is Department Manager of EE & Connectivity at CRF coordinating an advanced engineering team to design, develop and test innovative solutions in the field of ADAS, Connectivity, E/E Architecture and Electrical Energy. He is also system responsible for Energy Management and Hybrids at FCA EMEA.