Sr Design Director. With the MDA industry since 1989, after accepting a job with Stefano Marzano at the Philips Design Center.
In 1990, following Whirlpool’s acquisition of Philips MDAS, I assumed the role of Product Designer and in 1996, I became one of the design managers of Europe’s Global Product Design and Usability team.
After 1999, I took over the Design Studio for Bauknecht & IKEA Brand and in 2004 I became Director of Global Consumer Design in Europe. Since then, I became the Senior Director of Global Consumer Design on a Global level. Before Whirlpool, I worked as an interior designer and architect consultant for kitchen manufacturing companies. I hold a Degree and Master in Architecture and Ind. Design from the Polytechnic University of Milan.
I play music / blues , love cooking and risotto, painting and read books, I like Wes Anderson’s films
Alessandro Finetto
Design Director
