Graduated in Economics in 1984 at the University of Turin, he is member of the Board of Auditors of The World Political Forum. In 1984 he started his activity as an expert in commercial law and in 1989 he created an associated law firm which has grown during the years, specializing in company’s and tax advice. He is Extraordinary Commissioner of the Enoteca del Piemonte, Vice-President of GAL Langhe Roero Leader Srl, Member of the Board of Directors of Finpiemonte Partecipazioni and of the Ente Turismo Alba Bra Langhe e Roero. He is also Auditor of the Associazione Università del Gusto of Pollenzo, Slow Food International  and of the Foundation Terra Madre.