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Mainardo De Nardis

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President & Chief Operating Officer at Edelman
📍 New York, New York, United States

Mainardo de Nardis is the Global President and COO of Edelman, where he drives global strategy and operational excellence. His distinguished career includes serving as CEO of OMD Worldwide and holding executive roles at Omnicom, Aegis Media, and WPP. He earned a degree in Economics from Università Bocconi and is an active investor in the AdTech sector.

Born in Milan, Mainardo has built his career in major global hubs including London and New York. Beyond his primary roles, his investment interests extend into the wines and spirits sector, notably as a key investor in Fiol, a well-regarded prosecco brand. He frequently serves as a keynote speaker and has chaired juries for prestigious industry awards.

He decided he wanted a career in advertising when he was just eight years old, inspired by his fathers work in marketing.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
President & Chief Operating Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
New York, New York, United States
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AdTech & MarTech
Serves as Chairman of the Board for AdTech company LoopMe and is an active investor and advisor for multiple companies in the AdTech and MarTech space.
Building Brand Trust
His recent social media activity highlights Edelman's Trust Barometer, and he has spoken on the importance of information hygiene and brand safety in media.
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Career

Work history

10-2025
President & Chief Operating Officer
Edelman
1-2023
Advisor
Atairos
9-2022
Chairman of the Board and Investor
LoopMe
2-2022 - 10-2025
Senior Adviser
Equativ
6-2021
Advisor and Investor
qiibee
In the press

Media appearances

Edelman Eyes AI Opportunity Amid Leadership Shift. Featured in Adweek
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Mainardo de Nardis named Edelman's global president and COO. Featured in PR Moment
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Education
Economics
Università Bocconi
1977 - 1979
A levels
Bedales School, Hampshire, UK
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