Massimo Noja De Marco, CEO at Piestro – Founder at Kitchen United – BOD at Miso Robotics – Managing Partner at Bowlton Robotics
Massimo Noja De Marco brings 30+ years of Academic and Professional experience in the Hospitality Industry focusing on F&B trends and business strategies. Because of his constant pursuit for Innovation in the Food Industry, Massimo made the Top Ten in the 2020 Nation Restaurant News Power List of Restaurant Leaders changing the industry. The list focused on technology and innovation, and featured individuals bringing game changing solutions and unrivaled creativity to the biggest issues facing restaurants today. Massimo was recently voted in NRN Readers pick as one of 2021 most influential CEOs in America. Massimo sits on the Board of Director of Miso robotics and is the Co- founder of Future Labs VI, company behind Piestro Robotic Pizzeria.
In 2017 Massimo along with Jeffrey Kalt, co-founded Kitchen United. Prior to launching Kitchen United, Massimo owned and operated PH+E, a boutique consulting firm focusing on opening restaurants, hotels and bars across the US, Mexico and Europe. He served as Vice President of Operations for SBE Entertainment, controlling all operational aspects for the Restaurants and Nightlife division. Previously he covered the same role at Wolfgang Puck Catering and Events, overseeing operations for all venues in Southern California. Formerly, Massimo owned and operated restaurants in NYC and Los Angeles and ran the Food and Beverage Department for The Ritz Carlton Marina Del Rey and Hillcrest Country Club in Beverly Hills.
Massimo was raised in a seven-generation family in Hospitality in the Lake District outside of Milan, Italy.