Diego Salerno

Researcher
DISC Type : Cs

Faculty Lecturer - Fashion product developement and Management courses at ISTITUTO MODARTECH

Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Overview

Diego Salerno is a multi-faceted fashion professional, working as an HR Specialist and talent scout for Max Mara Fashion Group while also lecturing at ISTITUTO MODARTECH. He has a degree in Fashion Design from Istituto Europeo di Design and hands-on experience as a senior fashion designer, blending corporate and creative expertise.

Diego views fashion not just as a job but as an integral part of his being, constantly developing new creative projects in his mind. He has broad interests that span from art, philosophy, and literature to photography and cinema. He is passionate about mentoring the next generation of designers.

He won a prestigious scholarship from Condé Nast, awarded by Vogue America, which enabled him to attend university.

Personality Overview

Process Focused

Cost Conscious

Soft Communicator

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Topics They Care About

Talent Development
As an HR specialist at Max Mara, he is responsible for fashion talent scouting and managing university projects to foster new designers.
Fashion Education
Passionate about teaching, he is a faculty lecturer at ISTITUTO MODARTECH and has supervised thesis projects at Istituto Europeo di Design.
Inclusive Design
Served as Head Designer for Iulia Barton, contributing to an adaptive and inclusive collection for a challenging and specialized market.

Media Appearances

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Work History

11-2025
Faculty Lecturer - Fashion product developement and Management courses at ISTITUTO MODARTECH
1-2024 - 5-2025
Freelance Fashion Designer and coordinator at Opificio Neirami
3-2021
Thesis supervisor at IED Istituto Europeo di Design
10-2020
Consulente HR Specialist at Max Mara Fashion Group
7-2019 - 10-2020
Corporate HRM Specialist at Max Mara Fashion Group

Education

2013 - 2016
laurea triennale in design della moda from Istituto Europeo di Design
2009 - 2012
textile expert from I.S.I.S. C. Facchinetti di Castellanza

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Insights For Selling To Diego

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When following up with them, expect slowness; use questions to engage them, preferably over email.
  • Actively address their concerns around change, risk, and acceptance by users
  • If they are not asking many questions, nudge them to ask questions rather than just starting to talk yourself

DONT's

  • Avoid emotional and informal language, stay objective and to the point instead
  • Avoid winging it with them particularly, answer a question only if you know the answer well
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘you will just love it’ etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Diego is

  • For them, low risk and acceptance by others are very important, followed by proof of ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Diego

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Diego move?

  • They do not like to take decisions in a hurry, so they could be slow in making their mind up.
  • Can Diego take some risk or not?

  • They are low on risk-appetite and prefer to make informed decisions.

You And Diego

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