Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Polytechnic of Torino; graduate work in Business Administration, Xavier University, Cincinnati. 1977, with GE Plastics: Strategic Planning group, Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands; 1981, manager, Speciality Plastics, Norylo Resin, Lexano Resin and Marketing divisions; 1987, Director of Marketing, Bergen op Zoom; 1990, Managing Director, SPE; 1993-96, President, Japan; 1997-2001, Vice-President and General Manager, Americas. 2001, Executive Vice-President, GE Capital.