An international network of Made in Italy professionals
Thanks to the experience gained in their respective countries, a network of professionals promotes Made in Italy internationally. Through events and initiatives in the area, they foster relationships between Italian companies, managers, and entrepreneurs abroad, creating connections that generate opportunities.
Our Ambassadors
Patrizia La Daga
Head of International Development for the Community – SPAIN
A professional journalist and presenter, she worked for many years in print and TV media, focusing mainly on business and economics. In Barcelona since the late nineties, she now covers events and public relations, focusing on Italian companies aiming to promote themselves on the Spanish market.
She is also Head of International Development for Made in Italy Community.
Philip Baglini
UNITED KINGDOM
Philip Baglini was born in Pietrasanta in 1974. He holds a degree in physics. From the age of 10, he developed a passion not only for science but also for the world of communication and began writing articles for local newspapers at the age of 15. He moved to the UK about 30 years ago. He took on all sorts of jobs but always had a dream project in mind: starting his own company. From there, he began envisioning a 24-hour Italian radio station; Italians needed an Italian voice to keep them company. Thus, he founded LondonONEradio, the first and only national Italian radio station in the UK, a hub for the Italian community in the UK and a cultural bridge between Italy and the UK.
In 2025, the President of the Republic named him a Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy.
In 2026, he received the international Brand Ambassador Award at the Italian Parliament.
Gabriela Cartagena
ECUADOR
Susana Cartagena holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and a master’s degree in Marketing from the University of Florence.
She has many years of experience in the fields of marketing, events, internationalization, market access, international relations, and business development.
Her professional mission is to support Italian companies in their expansion into the Ecuadorian market, offering targeted consulting and tailored strategies.
She has deepened her expertise through specialized training courses in business intelligence, foreign trade, and internationalization, including the Train2Markets programs promoted by ICE.
Her passion is promoting Italian-made products, brands, language, and culture in Ecuador through trade fairs, events, and trade missions.
Patrizia Angela Casubolo
QUEBEC (CANADA)
Patrizia is an entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and philanthropist. She has lived in Montreal (Quebec) for many years, where she founded Gloria International Inc. – COCHIC, a certified woman-owned company holding several patents in the fashion accessories industry.
Passionate about innovation, sustainability, and quality, she believes in collaboration and empowerment to inspire others to achieve their goals.
Antonino Di Marco
LATAM
Antonino Di Marco has built his international career with strong ties to Latin America, where he studied Economics and Marketing. After academic experiences in Mexico and Chile, he has started working in strategic roles for Italian companies, living in various Latin American countries. He has founded Proa Latam, a consultancy to support Italian companies in Latin America. Today he is an expert in the Latin American market, offering support to expanding companies.
Alessandro Gaini
BRAZIL
Madly in love with Italy since childhood, as he grew up he made Made in Italy his professional, personal and creative banner in Italy and Brazil. It was in Brazil, the country with the most Italian descendants in the world, that he founded the Buongiorno San Paolo podcast, a gamble that became reality, a digital reference point for companies, entrepreneurs and artists between Italy and Brazil. In addition to the podcast, he works in video production, social media and real estate, always between Italy and Brazil.
His motto: Italy is here!
Roberto Moscatt
UAE
Entrepreneur, strategic consultant, and supporter of Italian design.
After years dedicated to the innovation and business development of enterprises and startups, Roberto Moscatt chose to move to Dubai to found 520 Partners, providing a strategic bridge for companies aiming to expand into Middle Eastern markets.
Driven by the energy of a vibrant, rapidly expanding environment, he shares his experience with entrepreneurs and institutions as Ambassador of the Made in Italy Community for the United Arab Emirates, proudly representing and promoting the value of Italian talent abroad.
Jenny Renaldin
ALBANIA
Jenny Renaldin began her career in 1999 at a law firm in Turin. After graduating in Law in 2003, she has been practising law for twenty years, mainly in Turin and Milan, passionately providing legal advice and assistance to businesses.
She has gained solid experience in the legal field, in commercial and corporate negotiations. Her work has led her to forge relationships with transnational businesses and institutions, while her focus on developing new opportunities in the southern Balkans, particularly in Albania, has further consolidated her international professional profile.
Luciana Saliani
FLORIDA (USA)
Luciana moved to Miami when Made in Italy was not valued, but her experience in America made her appreciate the talent of Italians around the world. In 1993 she founded LYNX, a tourism and events agency, which quickly became a point of reference for Italians in the United States.
Although she lives in the U.S., her Italian roots remain fundamental, and the position of Ambassador for Florida is an honor and an opportunity for her to promote Made in Italy.
Simone Tesse
SHANGHAI (CINA)
Simone is a professional with over 15 years of international experience in the luxury, automotive and lifestyle sectors.
He lives and works between China and the Middle East, where he supports Italian brands in the development of positioning strategies, events, and entry into new markets.
With a strong network of contacts between companies, institutions and local stakeholders, Simone joins the Made in Italy Community as Ambassador for Shanghai, with the aim of promoting Italian excellence and facilitating dialogue between companies and territories.
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