Stefano Marzano is a maestro of design, a visionary who reshaped the contours of how we interact with everyday objects. As the former Chief Design Officer and CEO of Philips Design at Royal Philips International from 1991 to 2011, Stefano was the guiding force behind the transformation of Philips into a brand synonymous with innovation and user-centric design. His tenure at Philips was marked by a profound commitment to the philosophy that design should be democratic, an ethos that has influenced the aesthetics and functionality of countless products we use daily.

His journey didn't end with Philips. Stefano brought his forward-thinking design principles to Electrolux as the Chief Design Officer and member of the Group Management from January 2012 until his well-earned retirement at the end of 2013. Here, his innovative leadership continued ...