Since 2011, he has worked for Codere as a consultant and has created the Corporate Marketing department of the company, with the aim of focusing on a deep understanding of the consumer. Previously he served as Director of Corporate Communications, CSR and Sustainable Development in Altadis, where he previously held the position of General Sales Manager for Spain, Italy and Southern Europe. He also held various sales and marketing positions at United Distillers (DIAGEO) in Madrid and London and at Lever in Italy and Spain.
Italo Durazzo holds an honours degree in Economics and a MBA from Bocconi University in Milan, and is a graduate of the Senior Management Program (PADE) of IESE Business School in Madrid. He has been chairman and member of various boards of directors, and between 1999 and 2000, was member of the board of Unión Ibérica de Radio, Radio España.
With this new appointment, the company gains a professional with broad experience and expertise who will bring great value to Codere, reinforcing the Marketing function of the Group and expanding coordination with the external communications department.