Mario Moretti Polegato comes from one of the best known wine-growing families in Italy. He studied law and oenology before taking over his parents’ vineyard. Under his leadership the business became the largest exporter of Prosecco in Italy. In the early 90’s he decided to design a “breathing“ shoe.... Read more
Mario Moretti Polegato comes from one of the best known wine-growing families in Italy. He studied law and oenology before taking over his parents’ vineyard. Under his leadership the business became the largest exporter of Prosecco in Italy.
In the early 90’s he decided to design a “breathing“ shoe. He bought the patent from NASA for a suitable material, which he developed to achieve a higher level of durability. The basic idea was to allow warm air to leave the shoe, while at the same time, not letting water in. He attempted to sell the idea and the patent to established shoe manufacturers. When this failed, he started his own firm with five employees and began production.
Four years later, the company expanded its product range and began to manufacture clothing. In 2000 it began international operations and the first shops outside Italy were opened.
The expansion of the company was rapid, and there are now more than 700 outlets worldwide, and the company exports to about 70 countries. In autumn 2008 Mario Moretti Polegato floated GEOX on the Milan Stock Exchange.
Today the GEOX factories employ about 5000 people in a number of locations around Europe.
Mario Moretti Polegato has received numerous awards and is on the advisory board of the Italian Industry Association.
Mario Moretti Polegato personally dedicates much time to teaching the Intellectual Property in schools and universities, both in Italy and abroad. This commitment has earned him the title of Affiliate Professor of Entrepreneurship from ESCP-EAP in Paris, one of the leading international business schools.
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Mario Moretti Polegato's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Mario Moretti tailored to your event.
Mario Moretti Polegato speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Mario Moretti to align the content with your delegates and goals.
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Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Mario Moretti Polegato is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Mario Moretti can accommodate.
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Mario Moretti Polegato delivers keynotes in Italian. This profile may not list every language available; ask London Speaker Bureau to confirm. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
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Mario Moretti Polegato can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Mario Moretti's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
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