
Luca Ravagnan
Luca co-founded and has been CEO of WISE since 2011.
He has long-term experience in basic and applied research in the field of nanotechnology and developed and patented WISE’s proprietary Supersonic Technology. Since 2019, he has been a member of the Management Board of the Lombardy’s Life Sciences Cluster and in 2020 he became an Endeavor Entrepreneur. He holds a PhD in Physics and an Executive MBA from SDA Bocconi.


Giulia Salzano
Giulia Salzano has been part of WISE since 2012, where she oversees the Company’s administrative, financial, IP, and legal activities
Prior to joining WISE, she held roles in project management and administration at the University of Venice and the University of Milan. Giulia earned her degree in Economics from the University of Venice and completed a Master’s program in Open Innovation and Knowledge Transfer at the Polytechnic University of Milan, combining her interest in financial management with innovation and knowledge sharing.


Stefano Magnetti
Stefano joined the Company in 2024 and oversees research, development and industrialization.
He has over 20 years of experience in engineering of medical device. He holds a Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Polytechnic of Turin and an Executive MBA in Leadership and Business Transformation from ISTUD Business School. Prior joining the Company, he served as Engineering Director in large multinational Companies, where he oversaw technical support activities across plants, emphasizing strategic investments, Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles. Recognized as a “Lead Expert” in engineering and design, has successfully led product submissions under EU MDR standards, developed and industrialized new products, and established academic collaborations for PhD courses.


Valentina Ferpozzi
Valentina oversees clinical affairs and WCS product management at WISE and has been at the Company since 2018.
She is an expert in clinical affairs and product management. She currently serves as Product Manager at WISE, where she leads the development, launch, and global post-market monitoring of medical devices. As Director of Clinical Affairs, Valentina oversees the company’s clinical strategy, fosters strong collaborations with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), manages clinical trials, and supports market access. Valentina holds a PhD in Integrative Biomedical Research (Neuroscience) and a Master’s degree in Medical Biotechnology and Molecular Medicine from the University of Milan.


Federica Colombo
Federica oversees regulatory affairs and Heron lead kit product management at WISE and has been at the Company since 2020.
As an expert in high-risk medical devices, she combines deep regulatory knowledge with comprehensive product management skills. She leads regulatory compliance and drives product development and global market strategies. Federica brings experience in navigating international regulatory frameworks, with a focus on Europe, USA and Australia, supporting medical devices from development to post-market phases. She holds a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from the Politecnico di Milano.


Chiara Semeraro
Chiara joined WISE in 2025 and oversees sales.
She is an experienced professional in sales and marketing, with a focus on medical devices. Prior joining the company she served as Area Sales Manager at Masimo Europe Ltd, she manages a team and distributors across Northwestern Italy, specializing in devices for anesthesia, brain function monitoring, and hemodynamics. Prior to this, she held roles at Fresenius Kabi and AB Medica, developing business strategies, managing key accounts, and leading market expansion initiatives. Chiara holds a Master’s degree in Marketing and Global Markets and a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Corporate Communication and Global Markets from the University of Milano-Bicocca.


Thomas Bianchi
Thomas has been supporting WISE’s business development activities since 2017.
He has over 20 years of experience in sales and marketing, and held various leadership roles at multinational medtech companies, including Medtronic International, Stryker Europe, Covidien EMEA, as well as Autonomic Technologies. He is also Managing Director of SBG Lifesciences. He is a certified member of the Italian Association of Engineers. Thomas holds a MS in Computer Science and Bioengineering from the University of Pavia and the University of Strathclyde and studied pharmaceutical business at MCE in Brussels.


Roberto Cuzzupè
Roberto oversees the Quality Department at WISE and has been at the Company since 2018.
He is an expert in the management of Design Dossiers, Technical Files and Quality Management Systems for high-risk class medical devices. He also serves at WISE in the role of Person Responsible for the Regulatory Compliance according with the EU MDR 2017/45 since 2020. Prior to joining WISE, he worked as R&D Engineer, as R&D Manager at Trident and as Quality & Regulatory Manager at Leader Italia & CSN Industrie. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Milan.


Cristian Ghisleri
Cristian co-founded WISE and is the Director of Industrialization.
He is a highly skilled professional with expertise in production management and applied physics. Cristian earned his PhD in Physics, Astrophysics, and Applied Physics from the University of Milan, where he specialized in nanotechnology and material characterization. With a strong background in quality control (ISO 13485:2016), process validation, and team leadership, he has contributed to advancements in both academic research and industrial applications.


Marco Dossena
Marco joined WISE in 2022 and oversees the manufacturing department.
He is an experienced production manager with over two decades of expertise in manufacturing operations mainly in the medical devices industries. Currently serving as Production Manager at WISE S.p.A., he specializes in production planning, lean manufacturing, and ERP systems. Marco has successfully developed innovative industrial automation systems for production and warehouse processes and has a strong background in team leadership, process optimization, and continuous improvement. Marco is dedicated to fostering collaboration and motivating teams to achieve operational excellence.
