A long-standing Art Director with Mondadori Ragazzi, and since 2017, also with Piemme for the Battello a Vapore and Geronimo Stilton brands, Fernando has worked with some of Italy’s best illustrators, witnessing their successful career paths. He has been involved in the planning and roll-out of several famous imprints in the world of children’s publishing, twice receiving the Award of Excellence of the magazine Communication Arts. Fernando has been on the juries of several international competitions. A graphic artist, he loves the typographic medium, punk music and sad movies.