Gianfranco Bellezza

Gianfranco Bellezza graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Milan, where he started working as a student at the Department of Anatomical Pathology at Niguarda Hospital, Ca’ Granda. Later, he worked as a research student at the Pharmacology Institute of the Department of Pharmacokinetics, then at the National Research Institute, and finally at the Department of General Surgery and Vascular Surgery at San Giuseppe Hospital in Milan. After completing his military service at the Emergency Department of Baggio Military Hospital in Milan, he began his career in sales and business development for major medical companies, such as Rüsch (now Teleflex), J&J Orthopaedics, Bard Urology, and Haemotronic Sifra. In 1994, he started his role as a co-founder in highly innovative American medical companies, serving as CSO or VP of Clinical & Marketing. Through these experiences, he developed a passion for innovation and entrepreneurship in the medical field, which he has pursued ever since.

He is the founder of numerous medical device companies and an advisor with 35 years of experience in the hospital sector and European and US legislation for the Healthcare Service. He has served as a strategic consultant in clinical development, regulatory validation, certification, and marketing for innovative medical devices. His expertise covers different areas of the life sciences and therapies, including oncological surgery, interventional radiology, orthopaedics, neurosurgery, otolaryngology, pain therapy, tissue technology, and advanced cellular therapies. He is a mentor at Unicredit StartLab for the Healthcare sector. He has co-founded 18 companies, served as CEO of 6 medical companies, and acted as the European Clinical Director in 10 European and American medical companies. He has won numerous awards in the industry and has contributed to the successful exit of 6 companies.