MEDIOCRITY ISN’T WORTH THE TRIP
A Leadership Masterclass on High-Stakes Decision with a Global Industrial Leader

Wednesday, 30 September | ESCP Turin
event by Blue Factory

What does it take to lead when standing still is not an option?

Join ESCP Business School and Blue Factory for “Mediocrity Isn’t Worth the Trip”, an exclusive Leadership Masterclass with Alfredo Altavilla at the ESCP Turin Campus.

In conversation with Tiziana Pregliasco, Alfredo Altavilla will share first-hand insights from his international career, exploring leadership, ambition, decision-making and the courage to challenge the status quo.

The masterclass will be followed by a networking aperitif, offering participants the opportunity to continue the conversation and connect with the ESCP and Blue Factory community.

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Who Is It For?

  • University Students & Alumni looking to understand the real mechanics of global executive management and power.
  • Entrepreneurs & Founders seeking battle-tested insights on high-stakes negotiations, scaling, and team culture.
  • Managers & Young Professionals eager for an honest, high-level perspective on corporate turnarounds and leadership.

SPEAKER
​Alfredo Altavilla | Global Industrial Leader

​Special Advisor to BYD Europe, Senior Advisor at CVC Capital Partners, former COO EMEA at FCA, CEO of Iveco, and Executive Chairman of ITA Airways. One of international business's premier minds in governance, large-scale turnarounds, and industrial strategy.

INTERVIEWER AND AUTHOR
​Tiziana Pregliasco | Founder, Pyxis Ltd

​Executive Coach, Entrepreneur, and Author of Vincere al Quadrato (Il Sole 24 Ore). Drawing on her extensive work advising CEOs and founders across Europe and Asia, she leads this candid conversation to unpack the human dynamics behind elite performance.

Agenda

  • 18:00 | Check in & Arrival
  • 18:30 | Masterclass & Live Q&A
  • 20:00 | Networking Aperitif

Dates and Location: 

 ESCP  Turin, via Andrea Doria, 27.

 

Location

Organiser: Simone Marino | Blue Factory

Turin - Italy

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Date

Start date: 30/09/2026

Start time: 6:00 PM

End time: 8:00 PM