Pietro helps sovereign funds, giga-project developers, and government authorities in Saudi Arabia solve their most complex real estate, construction, and industrial development challenges.
With almost two decades of international experience across Europe, US, and the Middle East, he combines deep technical expertise with strategy, implementation, and transformation capabilities.
Pietro brings a hands-on, results-driven approach that aligns with AlixPartners’ DNA: urgency, complexity, and measurable impact. He is passionate about empowering diverse teams and positioning AlixPartners as the go-to firm for implementation and transformation in Saudi Arabia’s rapidly evolving market.
Industrial professional by training: earned a PhD in Industrial Engineering (Mechatronics and Industrial Systems), as well as MS and BS degrees in Management Engineering, with a concentration in Industrial Plants, from the University of Padova.
Key Engagements and Career Highlights:
• Led corporate finance setup for a $300B+ giga-project in KSA; delivered 15+ sector due diligences and built a multi-source funding model for institutional investors.
• Developed full development strategy for a capital city in the GCC; developed 18 cluster strategies, city P&L, and 10-year real estate model.
• Designed advanced manufacturing strategy for a giga-project; mapped 300+ global innovators and created 15 business cases for factory-of-the-future assets.
• Co-led Saudi Arabia’s national industrial strategy; designed 10+ sector roadmaps, a comprehensive Industry 4.0 plan, and outlined 40+ investment opportunities for global investors.
• Built and led Hyphen’s Real Estate & Construction vertical; supported giga-project leadership on Industrialized Construction, strategic planning, and strategy implementation.