Gianmario Verona

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

President at Human Technopole

Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Overview

Gianmario Verona is the President of Human Technopole, Italys life sciences research institute, and a Professor of Innovation Management at Bocconi University, where he formerly served as Rector. His expertise lies in technology strategy and innovation, and he has collaborated with both Global500 companies and startups on applied research.

He is a columnist for the newspaper Corriere della Sera, writing on topics like human capital and digital transformation. His personal interests include music, particularly the works of Prince, which he considers the "poetic elements of our times. " People who have worked with him often describe him as being very smart and a great listener.

He recently co-authored a book, "A casa di Einstein" ("At Home with Einstein"), which uses the scientist as a guide to explain innovation in the modern era.

Personality Overview

Process Oriented

Status Quo Seeker

Late Adopter

Being observant comes to them naturally.  They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

Superinnovation
A key theme in his recent book, focusing on what true innovation means in an era of AI, big data, and digital transformation.
Life Sciences
As President of Human Technopole, he leads Italy’s national research institute dedicated to life sciences, a core professional focus.
Technology Strategy
His primary academic and research area for decades, focusing on how companies can strategically manage technology and organizational change.

Media Appearances

Gianmario Verona – Profile. Featured in Human Technopole

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Human Technopole announces new President and Supervisory Board. Featured in Human Technopole

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Message by President Verona and CdS. Featured in Human Technopole

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Work History

7-2022
President at Human Technopole
11-2016 - 10-2022
Rector at Università Bocconi
11-2014 - 10-2016
Dean of the Faculty at Università Bocconi
10-2012 - 10-2016
Telecom Italia Mobile Chair in Market Innovation at Università Bocconi
1-2012 - 12-2014
Director, MBA (Master in Business Administration) at SDA Bocconi

Education

1995 - 1999
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from Università Bocconi
1988 - 1993
Bachelor in Business Administration from Università Bocconi

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Insights For Selling To Gianmario

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control

DONT's

  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Gianmario is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Gianmario

  • 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 Gianmario move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Gianmario take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Gianmario

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