Juan Hidalgo
VP Design
Andrea is one of those leaders who cannot and should not be confined to just design. His creativity, passion, energy, and optimism are truly boundless. But beyond that, he brings a rare combination of strategic thinking and business acumen, seamlessly bridging the gap between design, product, and business goals. I've seen Andrea navigate complex stakeholder environments—some extremely challenging—yet he always finds opportunities where others see none. His ability to turn even the most difficult situations into high-quality, business-driven outcomes is remarkable. Andrea is...
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Vitor Amaral
Senior Product Designer @ Mews
Working with Andrea is an great experience—one that every product designer should have. His passion for vision, craft quality, and open leadership is truly rare in the market. In every 1:1, he brings fresh perspectives and motivates me to strive for excellence—all while maintaining a healthy pace and deep respect. Beyond his technical expertise, Andrea has a great ability to communicate and align stakeholders, ensuring design has a strong presence in strategic discussions. What makes him an exceptional leader is not just his technical knowledge, but his ability to lead by...
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Ben Elliott
Co-Founder & CEO @ Found By Few
I can easily recommend Andrea as one of the foremost Product Design Directors in Europe. From a hiring perspective, Andrea has high-standards but in turn understands what it takes to hire and nurture a team of a-players. However, it is not really what I think that matters most here… The Designers we know who have worked for Andrea have always stated he is one of the best managers they have worked for and that they would love to work for him again. He's able to navigate large and complex businesses while remaining human to all throughout. He will always push his team...
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Michela Cocco
Customer Experience Manager @ JTI
I had the pleasure of working closely with Andrea during our time at Nespresso, and I can confidently say that he is an exceptional leader and a true asset to any team. As the Head of Product Design and UX, Andrea's impact was undeniable, and I am thrilled to recommend him based on our shared experiences. Andrea's commitment to innovation is inspiring. His ability to think outside the box and bring fresh, creative ideas to the table was instrumental in driving theteam's success. Whether it was conceptualizing groundbreaking product designs or reimagining user experiences...
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Rosario Romano
Senior Design Manager @ Skyscanner
Andrea is one of the best colleagues, managers and mentors that I have encountered during my professional experience. He stands out for his incredible ability to maintain balance, focus and solidity in the most different situations - not always easy - in which you can find a manager and leader. This encourages the creation of lasting, positive and strong relationships within and outside his teams, inspiring the people who work with him to always be better as a human being, first and foremost, and as professionals. His long experience as Creative "hands on"...
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Jose Santos
Product Design Lead @ Virgin Atlantic
It was a privilege to work alongside Andrea Pilutti during my time transforming Nespresso's e-comm global app. As Head of Digital Experience, Andrea displayed remarkable leadership, aligning teams around a shared vision for innovation and user-centric design. His strategic thinking and deep understanding of digital trends consistently elevated the quality of our work, driving impactful results. Beyond his expertise, Andrea's approachability and commitment to team growth set him apart, fostering collaboration and empowering individuals to excel. I wholeheartedly recomm...
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