I’M ANDREA
ABOUT

A big-picture thinker,
committed to growth.



I was born in Bologna, the capital of one of Italy’s most industrious regions. The area is known for its network of SMEs, some of which have reached the global stage thanks to the vision of their founders. Rebranding one of these companies marked the first major challenge of my career.

As art director at Corradi, a maker of innovative outdoor living solutions, I worked closely with the founder to elevate the company’s brand. In less than 4 years, we redefined our proposition, reached new audiences, doubled the staff and tripled the revenue.

This experience revealed the transformative power of branding and sparked a desire to learn from the industry’s brightest minds. In 2010, with no leads and limited English skills, I left my comfy life in Bologna to start over in London.

I immersed myself in a new culture, completed a Master’s in Branding & Identity at LCC, and built a diverse portfolio, spanning global organisations and startups. In recent years, I’ve taken on design leadership roles at The Telegraph and Bumble.

Today, I bring this breadth of experience to help clients bring their brand strategies to life in the real world. My work is grounded in curiosity and the belief that personal growth fuels professional transformation.


OTHER INTERESTS

Mentoring


I joined ADPList during COVID, to help the design community navigate those difficult times. I offer free career advice and portfolio reviews.

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Basketball

I played semi-professional basketball for many years and won the London Metropolitan Basketball League twice with the mighty Hoxton Heat.

HOXTON HEAT

Community

I volunteer at a weekly meal for residents over 60 in our local Community Centre, and have started the first food co-op in Hackney since the 70s.

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andrea@montanari.co

I’m always happy to connect with new people.
To talk about work, or just for a chat.