Born in Arona (Novara) in 1946, Alberto Alessi is President of Alessi Spa and head of Marketing Strategy, Communication and Design Management. The eldest son of Carlo Alessi he belongs to the third generation of the Alessi family, and officially joined the company in 1970, the day after he graduated... Read more
Born in Arona (Novara) in 1946, Alberto Alessi is President of Alessi Spa and head of Marketing Strategy, Communication and Design Management.
The eldest son of Carlo Alessi he belongs to the third generation of the Alessi family, and officially joined the company in 1970, the day after he graduated in Law. He initially was in charge of the commercial area, the development of new products and the communication.
Since 1970 Alberto has started collaborating with architects and designers from all over the world further enhancing the company’s reputation of working with key names in the field of international design.
Alberto Alessi has written several books, including “La Cintura di Orione” (Longanesi, Milano 1986) “Not in Production next to Production”, (Alessi Spa, Crusinallo 1988) and “The Dream Factory”, (Electa, Milano 1998). During his career he has contributed articles for many international magazines and publications and he is visiting professor at several design colleges.
Alberto Alessi is a member of the Academic Board of the U.I.A.H., Helsinki and sits on the Honorary Committee of the Design Museum, London.
He became Senior Fellow of the Royal College of Art, London in 1993; Doctor Honoris Causa of the U.I.A.H. (University of Industrial Arts in Helsinki), 1993; Honorary Professor of the Hochschule der Bildenden Künste, Saarbrucken, 1994; Doctor of Fine Arts at the Miami University of Oxford, Ohio, 1995.
In 1998 he received the Design Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Brooklyn Museum of Art.
Honorary Degree of Doctor of the University at the UCE in Birmingham in 2001.
Master at the Atelier de Formation en Haute Pâtisserie de l’École supérieure de cuisine française (ESCF Ferrandi) in Paris, 2008 Honorary Doctorate of Arts at the Lincoln University, 2010.
Collab’s Design Excellence Award at the Philadelphia Museum of Arts, 2010.
You can book Alberto Alessi through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Alberto's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Alberto Alessi's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Alberto tailored to your event.
Alberto Alessi speaks on a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Alberto to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Alberto Alessi for events worldwide, subject to Alberto's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Alberto Alessi is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Alberto can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Alberto Alessi on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Alberto can offer.
Alberto Alessi delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Alberto Alessi's areas of expertise include a range of business, leadership and industry subjects. To get a clear sense of Alberto's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Alberto Alessi can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in a range of business, leadership and industry subjects is relevant. Details of Alberto's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Alberto Alessi is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Alberto Alessi, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Alberto's current availability for your dates.