Maurizio began his career as a university lecturer in American Literature, where he discovered how storytelling can turn ideas into culture. His love for stories soon evolved into a passion for ideas, leading him through some of Italy’s top creative agencies, where he developed award-winning campaigns both nationally and internationally. He is currently Executive Creative Director at Dentsu Creative Milan. Over the past 15 years, he has worked with iconic brands such as McDonald’s, Volkswagen, American Express, Nespresso, and Spotify, creating campaigns that resonate with audiences and help shape cultural narratives. His work has been recognized by major industry awards, including Cannes Lions, D&AD, Clio Awards, The One Show, Eurobest, and Effie Awards. He has also taught Art Direction and Copywriting in the Master’s program at Politecnico di Milano, with the goal of passing on his creative approach to the next generation.