Mario D. Santucci was born 48 years ago in the Sienese countryside.

A mechanical engineer, he has worked at the Piaggio since 1992, holding various posts, among them that of head of the Styling Centre.

A present he is in charge of the Vehicle Innovation sector at Pontedera. He has taken an active part in the conception and definition of several products of great success.

He teaches Industrial Product Development at the University of Pisa.

He cultivates many interests, the most important of which are music, digital photography and writing. He is married with two children.