Pietro Santagati

Pietro is a Senior Executive Consultant at Birn+Partners with more than 15 years of experience in leadership development.

Real leadership transformation happens at the intersection of strategic clarity, high-stakes capability, and organizational dynamics. Pietro partners with boards, senior executives, and leadership teams to build resilient cultures, master complex negotiations, and turn strategy into sustainable growth.

Dedicated to shaping the next generation of leadership, Pietro specializes in equipping emerging leaders in the tech sector with critical communication, influence, and behavioral skills. He bridges the gap between technical expertise and human-centered leadership, helping fast-growing tech talent lead teams effectively,navigate high-impact stakeholder environments, and drive execution.

His approach combines structured executive coaching and team development with proven business acumen, including a track record of driving transformational leadership in blue-chip organizations and negotiating multi-million CHF client agreements. Grounded in deep insight into business dynamics, Pietro guides leaders through critical inflection points, board effectiveness, and strategic alignment.

He collaborates with both Swiss and international organizations across high-impact sectors. Known for an engaged, solution-oriented approach. Pietro seamlessly integrates strong relationships, strategic insight, and measurable results

Degrees

PhD and a MSc in Applied Mathematics

Executive Master in International Business | ESCP Europe

Master of Engineering (MEng) in Aerospace Engineering | Politecnico di Torino (Italy)

Specializations

Negotiation Mastery | Harvard Business School

Digital Transformation | MIT Sloan School of Management

Digital Business Strategy | Columbia Business School