Bruno Taratufolo is an experienced professional with a strong background in innovation and business development within the automotive and energy sectors. Currently serving as the Innovation and Business Ventures Leader at AGC Automotive Europe since June 2021, Bruno leads strategic initiatives focused on open innovation, startup scouting, and corporate venture building. Prior to this role, Bruno was a Business Development Manager at Solar Turbines for over 11 years, where responsibilities included managing strategic inorganic development initiatives and leading a cross-functional team. Previous positions also include Area Sales Manager and Project Application Engineer at Solar Turbines, as well as Proposal Engineer at Infrastrutture e Gestioni SpA. Bruno holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Warwick - Warwick Business School and an MSc in Mechanical Engineering from Università degli studi Roma TRE.