: He is a prominent business angel in Italy, investing in various tech and fashion startups such as Brandon Group , Spotlime, and Smarto.
: After his time at Amazon BuyVIP, Gianera founded Sinergenis , a digital consulting and services firm for e-commerce. franco gianera buyvip
: Before BuyVIP, he held senior leadership roles including Group CIO at Adecco and Senior Manager at Accenture. : He is a prominent business angel in
was a key figure in the European expansion of BuyVIP , a Spanish luxury e-commerce site later acquired by Amazon . He served as the Co-Founder and Managing Director for Italy from 2007 to 2013. was a key figure in the European expansion
During his tenure, he led the platform's entry into the Italian market, positioning it as a major player in "flash sales" for premium fashion brands. Following Amazon's €70 million acquisition of BuyVIP in 2010, Gianera transitioned into the role of in Italy until the end of 2013. Career & Professional Background
: As of late 2025, he continues to share his expertise as an expert for the Milan Chamber of Commerce and as a lecturer in fashion communication. 'Franco Gianera''s Investing Profile | Signal