Giovanni Strocchi has 25 years experience in digital innovation, big data services, communication, sales and marketing, in multi-cultural international organizations and startups.

Giovanni Strocchi is the former CEO of ADmantX which he drove to become the leading data provider of contextual advertising, advanced brand safety and 1st party Audience Profiling up to the recent acquisition by Integral AdScience (IAS) backed by Vista Equity Fund.

A passionate innovator, he focuses his experience on launching and developing new technology and digital business initiatives. He is an active Angel Investor (Italian Angel Association Screening Board Lead Member) and active Board Member in different Start up with more than 25 personal Investments (2 exits). Member of I-COM (Smart Data Global Forum) Start Up Selection Board. He has recently co-founded Foolfarm, a new AI focused Start Up Studio in Italy.

Prior to ADmantX, Giovanni held key roles in the Vodafone Group in London, where he was responsible for developing the worldwide business offering and assisting with key partnerships and acquisitions. Previously, he was Senior Consultant at McKinsey, Board of Directors member at Technogym (launching two new start-up initiatives), and held positions at TIM and Alcatel. 

Giovanni has a degree in Electronic Engineering with a major in Computer Science & Telecommunication and an international MBA.